Ask someone about Yossie and you will hear the same description from people as various and different as people can be. From the millionaire  to the janitor, from the seasoned shliach to a new baal tshuva, from  the businessman to the hippie, everyone was captivated by Yossie's  charm, devotion, passion, humor and care. Everyone was struck by the  care, the concern, the warmth he exuded. "He remembered my birthday,"  "He called me every erev Shabbos," "He sent by kids birthday  presents," "He helped me through a personal crisis," "He always had  a  bright hello for me, even when he was busy or tired," and so on.

Yossie's focus and energies went into every action he took, big or  small, important or mundane. His thoughtfulness and consideration were  matched by his generosity and sensitivity. Yossie did everything big,  even the small things.

Our job therefore, in implementing the Rebbe's directive of "Ha Chai  Yitain el Libo" is particularly challenging. How can we emulate the  work of Yossie, how can we imbue our efforts with his finesse and  enthusiasm?

With projects that have a big impact, but also a down to earth,  practical impact.

To date, in Yossie's name and thanks to his vision, there is a Sefer  Torah in the Ramah Shul in Cracow; now the remnant Jewish population  may gather in prayer, and visitors will find a minyan. A significant  undertaking and accomplishment that improved the every day lives of  fellow Jews and added Kedusha to a once illustrious Jewish city.

To focus the terrible loss felt around the world, with the news of  Yossie's passing, a biography was written, incorporating stories from  loving friends and family. The book was published in Hebrew and in  English and remains a source of comfort and inspiration to those left  behind.

The latest and most ambitious project in Yossie's name is the Yossie Raichik Shul  being built in Kfar Chabad. The Shul to encourage young  men to connect to their tefillos.