Trump Proclaims "Education and Sharing Day USA" to Honor Lubavitcher Rebbe

US President Donald Trump issued a proclamation marking Yud Alef Nissan as “Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A.,” honoring the legacy of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

The proclamation, released as the United States marks 250 years of independence, emphasizes education as a central pillar of liberty and calls for renewed focus on raising a generation guided by character, service, and civic responsibility.

Trump described the Rebbe as one of the most influential Jewish leaders in modern American history, noting his escape from Nazi persecution in 1941 and his subsequent leadership of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. Under Schneerson’s leadership, the movement expanded globally and played a significant role in revitalizing Jewish life after the Holocaust.

The statement highlights the Rebbe’s emphasis on intellectual growth, moral clarity, and faith, presenting those values as essential to the country’s future. It also outlines the administration’s education agenda, including promoting academic excellence, strengthening civic engagement, and shifting greater authority to parents and local communities.

Trump also addressed antisemitism, stressing the importance of ensuring that all Americans can practice their faith without fear or discrimination.

The proclamation concludes with a call for educators, public officials, and citizens to mark the day through activities that promote education, character development, and acts of kindness, while reaffirming the role of moral leadership and faith in American public life.