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The Ohel (grave) of the Lubavitcher Rebbi. Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson passed away in 1994 and was buried in this cemetery in Queens New York next to the previous Rebbi, his father in law Yoseph Yitzchak Schneerson. Lubavitch chassidism, also known as Chabad is the largest Chassidic group in the world today. Emissaries, known as shlichim, work around the world helping Jewish communities large and small.\n\nSome customs at the grave include.\nWriting a letter to the Rebbi, reading it, ripping it up and placing it in front of the grave.\nKnocking on the door before entering the Ohel.\nRemoving leather shoes.\nLighting candle.\nReciting special prayers.

The Ohel (grave) of the Lubavitcher Rebbi. Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson passed away in 1994 and was buried in this cemetery in Queens New York next to the previous Rebbi, his father in law Yoseph Yitzchak Schneerson. Lubavitch chassidism, also known as Chabad is the largest Chassidic group in the world today. Emissaries, known as shlichim, work around the world helping Jewish communities large and small.

Some customs at the grave include.
Writing a letter to the Rebbi, reading it, ripping it up and placing it in front of the grave.
Knocking on the door before entering the Ohel.
Removing leather shoes.
Lighting candle.
Reciting special prayers.