On this day, 9 Adar II, in 1940, the previous Lubavitcher Rebbe stepped of the boat that took him from war-torn Europe onto the Piers of New York City and declared "America iz nisht andersh" (America is no different). Here too would a network of Yeshivos, Chadorim, Shuls and Chasidishe institutions be built, despite the overwhelming secularism of America'a Jewish population.

Video: America Is No Different

On this day, 9 Adar II, in 1940, the previous Lubavitcher Rebbe stepped of the boat that took him from war-torn Europe onto the Piers of New York City and declared “America iz nisht andersh” (America is no different). Here too would a network of Yeshivos, Chadorim, Shuls and Chasidishe institutions be built, despite the overwhelming secularism of America’a Jewish population.

The following video is an excerpt from a new JEM film, featuring original commentary and first-hand interviews:

5 Comments

  • Michoel Dovid

    What will be in the new JEM film? I have the older one, VHS tape and accompanying book.

  • c.s

    b’h

    No matter how many times we view this most fascinating footage… it inspires and motivates anew.
    A wonderful way to celebrate the special day of Tes Adar and renew our dedication to the Rebbe and our shlichus.
    Thanks!

  • Kop Mentch

    Does anyone have a picture of Hagoan Reb Laizer Silver who headed Agudas Harabonim (before Reb Moshe) came to greet the Rebbe as he entered the country and they walked hand in hand?