Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: A comforting letter from Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson written in Russian and a story in memory of Mrs. Sarah Nemtzov OBM on her yartziet. Video
Marking the 70th Yartzeit of R’ Yisroel Aryeh Leib
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Marking the 70th yartzeit, interesting notes on the life of the Rebbe's brother, R' Yisroel Aryeh Leib. Video
The Rebbe’s Yearning and Work for Moshiach
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: What did the Rebbe mean when he said that he has done all that he could to help bring Moshiach. Video
When Problems Should Be Expected
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: A personal letter the Rebbe wrote after the passing of the Frierdiker Rebbe to a person involved in Chabad activities. "Every person has problems if he wishes to advance rather than stand still." Video
What the Rebbe Wrote After Rebbetzin’s Passing
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: After the Rebbetzin’s passing, the Rebbe called 3 prominent Chassidim into his office at 770 Eastern Parkway and dictated something very specific. Video
What Speakers Should Always Include in Their Speeches
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: What the Frierdiker Rebbe and the Rebbe said speakers should always include in their speeches, and a vort on the Rebbe's new Kapital in Tehillim. Video
What Disturbed the Frierdiker Rebbe in America
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Things the Frierdiker Rebbe told his secretaries about things he’s noticed upon arriving in the United States of America. Video
82 Years Since the Frierdiker Rebbe Arrived in USA
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: 82 years since the Frierdiker Rebbe arrived on the shores of the USA after suffering and sacrificing his life under the Communist regime. Video
The Rebbe’s Note About Moshiach’s Identity
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The note the Rebbe wrote about finding how Moshiach’s identity and what it means to us. Video
Is There a Basis to Writing Into the Igros
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Are there sources in Jewish tradition and the Rebbe’s teachings that would support writing a question into the Igros Kodesh in hopes for an answer. Video
What Was Different Before Chof Zayin Adar 5752
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Changes was were observed by the Rebbe before he suffered a stroke on Chof Zayin Adar I 5752 (1992) and the instructions he gave us in the last Maamar he distributed. Video
The Rashag’s Hiskashrus to the Rebbe – Part 2
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The hiskashrus of Rabbi Shemaryahu Gurary, known by his initials as Rashag, to the Rebbe - part two in honor of his yartzeit. Video
The Rashag’s Hiskashrus to the Rebbe
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The hiskashrus of Rabbi Shemaryahu Gurary, known by his initials as Rashag, to the Rebbe and how a new ship is welcomed compared to an old ship. Video
The Rebbe’s Letter About Women’s Self Fulfillment
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: 2 messages from the Rebbe about childbirth and women working away from home - in honor of Chof Beis Shevat. Video
Who Gave the Rebbe the Name Menachem Mendel
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Anecdotes of the childhood of the Rebbe, who has chosen his name and the comment his father said about him - in honor of Yud Shevat. Video
3 Things to Remember About Being a Shliach
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: 3 things to remember about being a Shliach from Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Hodakov and a personal story of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson. Video
The Empty Promise Made by Russia’s Culture Minister
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The promise that Russia's Minister of Culture Vasily Zakharov made to Lubavitch in the 1980s regarding returning the seforim and what it turned out to be. Video
The Miracle at the Soviet Passport Control
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: In 1961, Rabbi Dr. Nissan Mindel was sent again by the Rebbe to smuggle Chabad manuscripts out of Communist Russia. At the airport, he experienced a miracle. Video
The Time the Rebbe’s Secretary Was Kidnapped
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Who kidnapped Rabbi Dr. Nissan Mindel when he traveled to Communist Russia on behalf of the Rebbe and the niggun he sang. Video
Unknown Details About Hei Teves
Historic Treasures with Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Unknown details surrounding the events of Hei Teves when stolen Chabad seforim were returned to the Rebbe's library in New York. Video
The Rebbe’s Response to a Conservative Rabbi
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Why some Jewish group fought Chabad's initiative to build large menorahs in public squares and what did the Rebbe respond to a Conservative Rabbi who was feeble about his Judaism. Video
The Rebbe’s Notes on the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: When the idea came up to publish a condensed version of the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch for American Jews, the Rebbe began writing notes on it. Video
The Rebbe’s Introduction to the English Tanya
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The introduction that the Rebbe hand wrote to the first English edition of the Tanya translated by Rabbi Dr. Nissan Mindel. Video
The Rebbe’s Practice While Reviewing a Sefer
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: A habit that bochurim noticed the Rebbe doing while reviewing a sefer in the early years and why being a role model is so important. Video
Before Looking For New ‘Things’ in Chinuch and Shlichus
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The comment that the Rebbe's chief of staff Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Hodakov OBM said about looking for new 'things' in chinuch and Shlichus. Video