The Rebbe himself had no children, yet he gave so many people blessings for children. Who are the Rebbe's children? Diane Abrams wife of Bob Abrams who was New York State Attorney General relates her encounters with the Rebbe.
The Rebbe’s Children – Encounters with the Rebbe
The Rebbe himself had no children, yet he gave so many people blessings for children. Who are the Rebbe’s children? Diane Abrams wife of Bob Abrams who was New York State Attorney General relates her encounters with the Rebbe.
I first met Rebbe, after I had just become engaged to the Bronx borough president, Robert Abrams. Rabbi Mowshowitz, an acquaintance of Bob’s, arranged an appointment for us with the Rebbe, for us to receive a blessing prior to our marriage.
I remember arriving at 770 at midnight, but we did not enter the Rebbe’s room until 3:00 am. The Rebbe was very gracious, and that appointment started an ongoing relationship which continued for many years.
The Rebbe believed in women. On one of our visits to the Rebbe, Bob, as a public officer, was describing his communal activities since he last saw the Rebbe. At one point he requested the Rebbe’s guidance on a particular communal issue. The Rebbe turned to me and asked, “So what about you? We are in the period of women’s liberation. You must have a view. What’s your opinion on the issue?”
Another story: One time, in the course of a farbrengen (public Chassidic gathering) Bob presented the Rebbe with an honorary proclamation in honor of his birthday. He informed the Rebbe that he was bringing this proclamation on behalf of all the citizens of the Bronx, Jews and non-Jews alike. The Rebbe asked him, “Where is your wife?” I remember seeing Bob pointing towards the women’s section. Later Bob told me that he had told the Rebbe that I was right there, behind the glass window.
