Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: the connection between Parshas Nitzavim and Rosh Hashana and why we specifically dip apple in honey. Video
Things the Rebbe Said Parents Should Be Doing
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The Kitzur the Rebbe was preparing for the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch and the things he recommended that parents should do. Video
Why a Chossid Wouldn’t Welcome Shabbos Early
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The chossid R' Avrohom Sender Nemtzov had a special reason why he wouldn't welcome Shabbos early in Long Beach, NY and his vort about the Rosh Hashana Machzor. Video
The Rebbe Explains Evil in This World
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: In his letter to the Torah study group in Manhattan, the Rebbe explained what is the meaning of evil in this world and what it means. Video
2 Mistaken Conclusions a Person Can Reach
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro - continuation of the answer the Rebbe sent to the Torah group in Manhattan about 2 mistaken conclusions a person may make. Video
Rebbe’s Answer to the Manhattan Study Group
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The question from the Torah study group in Manhattan on why the Torah keeping saying “it was good” after each day’s creation and what the Rebbe answered. Video
The Question the Rebbe Wanted Discussed
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro:-The question the Rebbe sent to be discussed at the Torah learning group in Manhattan and the fascinating answer he also provided. Video
The Frierdiker Rebbe’s First-Hand Account in a Letter
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: A special letter the Frierdiker Rebbe wrote to be read at a Torah class in Manhattan about the brutal way he was treated by the Communists to appear in front of a committee about religion. Video
The Requested Report of the Torah Class in Manhattan
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Both the Frierdiker Rebbe and the Rebbe took personal interest in a Torah class given in Manhattan. Here’s a report of one such class written by Rabbi Dr. Nissan Mindel. Video
What Led Julius Stulman to Donate to Beis Rikvah
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Julius Stulman, prominent among the early supporters of Chabad in America, and the donations he gave Beis Rivkah after observing an odd occurrence. Video
The Follow-up the Rebbe’s Mazkirim Suggested
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The idea by the Rebbe’s mazkirim Rabbi Mordechai Aizik Hodakov and Rabbi Dr. Nissan Mindel follow up with those who traveled with the Frierdiker Rebbe. Video
Why Begin the Day with ‘Veahavta Lereacha Kamocha’
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro - in memory of Rabbi Dr. Nissan Mindel's yartzeit on Yud Bais Tammuz: Why we begin davening with saying "Veahavta lereacha kamocha" and announcing the newly released book "Gallery of the Great." Video
In Preparation for Gimmel Tammuz
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: In preparation for Gimmel Tammuz and how Chassidim continue to connect with the Rebbe. Video
How the Rebbe’s Letters Were Written
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro - in honor of Gimmel Tammuz: a fascinating review on how the personal and public letters of the Rebbe were written over the years. And the boy who was rejected from school due to tuition. Video
‘Who Was the Greatest Rebbe’
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: a response to a few non Lubavitch viewers who asked questions about the nature of a Rebbe and ‘who was the greatest Rebbe’. Video
The Rebbe’s Letter in Defense of a Shliach
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: the strong worded letter the Rebbe wrote back to a person who complained that the local Chabad Shliach was inactive and unaccomplished, and a letter to the National Council of Young Israel about Shluchim. Video
The Way Hashem Decides What’s Best For You
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The vort of Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Hodakov on how Hashem decides what’s best for you and what the Rebbe taught about Shavuos. Video
Before Telling Off Another Person…
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Comments from the Rebbe to a person who said loshon hara and about how one should be passing musar (rebuke) about another person. Video
3 Tips for Public Speaking From the Rebbes
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: 3 tips for public speakers, the Frierdiker Rebbe's disappointed letter to an editor, and Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Hodakov's letter to a Jewish newspaper about infringement of copyright rights. Video
The Tactic That Subdued Antagonizing Secular Parents
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Why is this week's Parsha so important, Rabbi Hodakov's response to secular parents complaining about children learning Torah, and a relevant letter from the Rebbe for today. Video
Why is Bread Dipped Into Salt 3 Times
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: A letter from the Rebbe written in 5727 expounding on the reason the Arizal gave why we dip bread into salt 3 times, and why did the Rebbe write "הוו"ח" on letters. Video
Why Are Pirkei Avos Studied After Pesach
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro : Why the doctor asked forgiveness from the Frierdiker Rebbe for treating him, the difference between Nissan and Iyar, and why we learn Pirkei Avos. Video
Things the Rebbe Accomplished in the Early Years in the USA
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro - in honor of Yud Aleph Nissan: The challenges facing American Jewry in the 1940s and how the Frierdiker Rebbe and the Rebbe worked to change that. Video
Why Zoom Isn’t a Real Farbrengen
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Why a virtual farbrengen isn't a substitute for the real thing, the meaning of the word L'Chaim, when do blessings happen and what the Rebbe say at the last farbrengen. Video
The Agunah Who Recognized her Husband
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: A story about an Agunah who recognized her husband living as a non-Jew, found in documents of the the “Kav Noki”, the grandfather of Rebbetzin Chana, whose yartzeit is this week. Video