Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a photo of the Rebbe during a Yechidus, circa mid 1970s.
The Frierdiker Rebbe's home in Rostov-on-don, Russia.
What the Previous Rebbe Told His Interrogators
The story of the Frierdiker Rebbe’s arrest and interrogation in 1921 in the city of Rostov-on-Don (which occurred prior to his arrest, exile and liberation in 1927) became well-known in the early 1940s, and has been a source of powerful inspiration ever since. But few people know why the Frierdiker Rebbe chose to have it transcribed and translated to English.
Videos: Worldwide Rally, Quest for Oiz and Yitzy Erps
Tzivos Hashem presents this video of a cyber-rally for Jewish children all over the world that took place today, led by Rabbi Shimi Weinbaum, part of which was the airing of the 6th episode of ‘A Quest for Oiz,’ as well as the story of Yud Beis Tammuz related by master storyteller Rabbi Yitzy Erps.
Video: Do You Own Your Judaism?
After being freed from prison on yud beis Tammuz, The Frierdikker Rebbe told of a meditation he said he had used to manage to get through his ordeal in prison. But why would the Freirdikke Rebbe need help to make it though? Surely he was aware that everything Hashem does is ultimately for his best interest? Rabbi Yisroel Glick explains.
Here’s My Story: Competing Grocery Stores
Rabbi Nochum Stilerman has raised over $400 million for various Jewish causes over the past 50 years. He lives in Jerusalem, Israel, where he was interviewed by JEM’s My Encounter with the Rebbe project in March of 2016.
Video Playlist: A Day of Liberation
12-13 Tammuz this year marks 90 years since the Previous Rebbe was released from imprisonment in Soviet Russia. 12 Tammuz, the day he received official notice of his release, was also Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak’s 47th birthday.
New Book Details Rebbetzin’s Role in 12 Tammuz
As we mark 90 years since the liberation of the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe from Soviet incarceration, a new book by Kehot Publication Society provides hitherto unknown details of the role in the saga played by his daughter, Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka, and eventual son-in-law, the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson.
Master Storyteller Retells ‘The Heroic Struggle’
In Honor of “Yud Beis Tammuz” Shnas HaTishim, celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the arrest and miraculous liberation of the Frierdiker Rebbe, please enjoy this suspenseful theatrical drama tale with music and sound effects, as it captures the imagination of children of all ages, as told by Master Storyteller Rabbi Sholem Perl.
Video: Life Is Like a Good Beer
Life is like a good beer…well…sort of. Jewish philosophy says that nothing bad comes from on High. Everything is ultimately good, although not everything is always perceived by us to be good. Some events, in fact, appear to us to be quite bitter. Rabbi Pinchas Taylor reminds us that during those tougher moments, its important to remember that life, like a good beer, can be bitter and still be good.
Weekly JLI Video: An Angel in Disguise
JLI presents its unique one-minute video featuring a powerful and relevant message from the weekly Parsha. This week’s video for Parshas Balak is titled: An Angel in Disguise.
Video: Are People Good or Bad?
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha – Balak. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: Are people good or bad?
File photo: JEM offices
JEM Shares Elusive Video
As thousands of viewers watched this past week’s Living Torah, they were dismayed to find that one of the videos suffered a technical glitch during the video production causing playback issues. In response, JEM’s offices were inundated by calls and emails over the last couple days from viewers asking for the clip.
The Rebbe with secretary Reb Binyomin Klein in tow. Photo: JEM.
Story: Rebbe, Enough!
Noted writer Bentzion Elisha transcribed the following story he heard from Rabbi Nachman Twersky at a Farbrengen for Gimmel Tammuz, with the intention of sharing it with the broader community.
8:00pm: Is Independence Healthy?
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 169, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info, beginning at 8:00pm. This week Rabbi Jacobson will address the topics: Chassidus Applied to Yud Beis Tammuz; Is Independence Healthy? Lessons from July 4th; “Atzmus in a Guf” – What Does that Mean? Are Introverted People at a Disadvantage? Should I Twiddle My Thumbs Until I Get Married? Tzedaka: How and Where to Give?
Weekly Story: A Word of the Rebbe
While many may have replied, Rebbe, I am returning tonight to Eretz Yisroel, or just replied in astonishment “to Brazil!!?”, Reb Notka didn’t say a word. Rather, as soon as he arrived at his host’s house, he called his travel agent and instructed him to change the ticket and book him on a flight to Brazil.
Weekly JLI Video: Carved in Soul
JLI presents its unique one-minute video featuring a powerful and relevant message from the weekly Parsha. This week’s video for Parshas Shelach is titled: Carved in Soul.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a photo of the Rebbe visiting Camp Gan Yisroel in upstate New York in 1957.
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