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August 6, 2020 – 16 Av 5780

Why Chabad Women Insist on a Sheitel

Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: What the Rebbe insisted to Rabbi Sholom Ber Goldshmid when he was engaged to be married, what nearly caused him to break the Shidduch, and the Rebbe's marriage advice. Video

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July 23, 2020 – 2 Av 5780

Merkos Beginnings in a Single Room

Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch was operating out of the Rebbe Rayatz’s Yechidus room. A letter shows the push to make it more established. Video

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July 16, 2020 – 24 Tammuz 5780

A Segulah the Rebbe Offered to the Ill

Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: What the Rebbe suggested to a man suffering from a sleep disorder and the segulah to a woman who was in a dire condition at Mount Sinai Hospital. Video

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Live: Chof Av to be Marked With Live Online Events
Join Live at 12 PM and 7 PM ET: In honor of Chof Av, yahrtzeit of the Rebbe’s father Rabbi Levi Yitzchok, Vaad Or Vechom Hahiskashrus will be hosting two online programs this evening including in-depth shiurim, captivating addresses, and a chassidishe farbrengen. Live
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Live Now: Siyum Maseches Shabbos
Watch Live: As we celebrate the Siyum of Daf Yomi on Maseches Shabbos, let’s elevate our Shabbos through understanding the deeper meaning of the Hanhagos, Tefillos and Zemiros of Shabbos. Live
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Live: Chof Av Farbrengen With Rabbi Sholom Ber Lipskar
Join Live at 10:00 PM ET: Rabbi Sholom Ber Lipskar, Spiritual Leader of The Shul of Bal Harbour in Florida, will deliver a live farbrengen in honor of Chof Av. Live
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Video: “Is Your Match Made in Heaven”?
Watch a Replay: Rabbi Chaim Itche Drizin explores: "Is your Match made in Heaven"? Learn how to Keep the Flame Alive in your Relationship. Video
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Live: How Will the High Holidays be Different?
Join Live at 12:00 PM ET: How will the upcoming High Holidays be different? A special inspiring session of Torah, Tefilah and Tzedaka with Rabbi Manis Friedman for Tzvi ben Reina Malka. Live
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Rabbi Yudi Dukes Speaks Live at Online Event
Watch: Over 1,000 people joined a class given by Rabbi Chay Amar in the merit of the recovery of Rabbi Yudi Dukes, who joined the class and inspired participants live with words of encouragement in these troubling times - and had one request. Video
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Video: 15th Av Farbrengen With Rabbi Yossi Paltiel
Watch a Replay: Rabbi Yossi Paltiel will share chassidic insights about this special day of 15th of Av at a farbrengen hosted by Ohel Yosef Yitzchok of New Haven. Video
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Live: ‘Who Needs You’ Book Launch
Join Live at 6:00 PM ET: Join Rabbi Manis Friedman and Sara Blau for the official 'Who Needs You' children’s book launch. Live
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Live: Rabbi Schapiro Teaches Weekly Sicha
Join Live at 9:00 PM ET: Project Likkutei Sichos presents an exciting live Shiur on the weekly Sicha with Rabbi Yehuda Leib Schapiro, Rosh Yeshiva and Rov of Beis Menachem, Miami Beach. Live
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LIVE: Jews Worldwide Reciting Tehillim for Shidduchim
Join Today at 10:00 AM ET: Today, August 5th, Tu B’Av hundreds of thousands of Jews will unite at one time, reciting 8 perakim of Tehillim as a zechus for all singles in Klal Yisrael to find their shidduch. Live
July 3, 2020 – 11 Tammuz 5780

What the Rebbe Said About the Secret of Chabad’s Success

Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro, marking Yud Beis Tammuz - the Chag Hageulah of the Frierdiker Rebbe and the yartzeit of the Rebbe's secretary Rabbi Nissen Mindel: What did the Rebbe answer the question of what is the secret of Chabad's success? Video

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June 11, 2020 – 19 Sivan 5780

When President Roosevelt Sneaked Out of the White House

Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The historic march of 500 rabbis to protest the Nazi Holocaust, the Chabad delegation from the Rebbe Rayatz and how President Franklin D. Roosevelt sneaked out of the White House in a cowardly manner to avoid meeting them. Video

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June 4, 2020 – 12 Sivan 5780

The Letter the Rebbe Didn’t Want to Answer

Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: How did the Rebbe respond to a slanderous letter from a rabbi, why didn't the Rebbe ban smoking cigarettes, and the discussion between 2 rabbis about a chicken. Video

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Shiurim

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Special for Chof Av: “Like Father Like Son”
Shabbos Night Live with Rabbi Shmuel Butman: Special edition in honor of the 20th of Av - yartzeit of Hagaon Hamekubal R' Levi Yitzchok Schneerson OBM, father of the Rebbe, and the connection between Shiduchim and Moshiach. Video
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Why Chabad Women Insist on a Sheitel
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: What the Rebbe insisted to Rabbi Sholom Ber Goldshmid when he was engaged to be married, what nearly caused him to break the Shidduch, and the Rebbe's marriage advice. Video
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Moshiach Shmooze: Taking It To The Next Level!
Moshiach Shmooze with Rabbi Dov Bialo: What is the appropriate measure of excitement and anticipation for Moshiach’s coming? Video
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He Named His Sons Yoel and Menachem Mendel
Shabbos Night Live with Rabbi Shmuel Butman: Why a Satmar chossid named his sons Yoel and Menachem Mendel. And the lesson of Nachamu Nachamu Ami - G-d Himself comforts us. Video
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Watch: The Comfort of Shabbos Nachamu
Rabbi Sholom Zirkind, a Mashpia in Crown Heights, shares an inspirational message with COLlive.com for Shabbos Nachamu. Video
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Why Do We Give a Plain Gold Wedding Ring
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Episode for Tu B'Av: What did the Rebbe say is the great miracle of a Shidduch and the Sholom Bayis of a couple. Video
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Live: Off the Derech – Where Did We Go Wrong?
Join Live at 3:00 PM ET: Rabbi YY Jacobson at the BJX Tisha Bav Event, on the topic: "Off the Derech: Where Did We Go Wrong?" Live
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How the Cairo Geniza Changed Jewish History
Watch: British lecturer and historian Rabbi Aubrey Hersh describes how the discoveries found in the Cairo Geniza have changed Jewish history. Video
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Moshiach Shmooze: What’s Behind the Mask?
Moshiach Shmooze with Rabbi Dov Bialo: Seeing the Reality Beneath the Surface! What’s behind the mask? Video
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Teaching Torah Online to Non Jews
Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com discusses the practice of teaching Torah on media outlets such as radio, television, social media platforms, and websites where non-Jews can learn as well. Video
May 14, 2020 – 20 Iyar 5780

Why the Rebbe Refused a Chabad Donor’s Request

Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The interactions of the Rebbe with a donor to Chabad causes, a young woman looking for a Shabbos meal and the request of a mazkir can teach us about favoritism and equality. Video

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April 30, 2020 – 6 Iyar 5780

The Rebbe’s Words To Ease the Pain

Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: A selection of Nichum Aveilim letters from the Rebbe to people who lost a spouse, a parent and even children presented to comfort the many deaths during COVID-19. Video

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From The Gegent

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Last Minute for Pesach Housewares
From the Gegent: Six locations in Crown Heights are keeping the lights open extra hours and offering sale items for your Pesach prep. Full Story
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Toys ‘R’ Us Out, Kingston Toys In
From the Gegent: With Toys 'R' Us bankrupt, Boruch and Braindy Naparstak explain why Zakon's Kingston Toys is going strong. Full Story, Photos
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Sunday Was Declared COLlive Day
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and NYC Council Majority Leader Laurie Cumbo proclaimed "COLlive Day" as thousands celebrated its 10th anniversary. Full Story, Photos, Video
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Leather Became a Labor of Beauty
From the Gegent: Starting from her Pesach kitchen, Aliza Blizinsky became the leader in custom-made leather coverings for Judaica. Full Story, Photos
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Mama Kitchen: Taste of Jerusalem
From the Gegent: Despite Mama Kitchen's recent expansion, chef Shira Asas keeps it personal, homemade and even unexpected. Full Story, Photos
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Dad, Son Serve Breakfast All Day
From the Gegent: Arele Sheinberger has been serving breakfast in Crown Heights for 30 years. His son Menachem now joins him as well. Full Story, Photos
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Singer Finds Calling as Nutritionist
From the Gegent: In her travels as a musician, Rivkah Krinsky created and managed a holistic healthy lifestyle for herself, and is teaching it to others. Full Story, Photos, Video
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How Teela Got Into Saks Off Fifth
From the Gegent: Chanie Loschak didn't go to fashion school, but followed her mother's lead and sells children's clothing around the world. Full Story, Photos
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First Kitchen Showroom Opens
From the Gegent: The Junik and Sperlin families have expanded their True Value Hardware store with Wood & Stone: Crown Heights' first kitchen and bath showroom. Full Story, Photos
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Fifth Ave Should Only Be So Lucky
From the Gegent: Crown Heights residents Devora Wilmowsky and Chana Seligson run the Gown Gmach, and it's all you need for a wedding gown. Full Story, Photos
March 26, 2020 – 1 Nisan 5780

The Man Who Took a Sabbatical to Investigate Chassidim

Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The secular Jew who took a sabbatical to investigate chassidim and his observations from visiting Klausenburg, Satmar, Bobov, Lakewood, Ger, Belz and then Lubavitch in the 'small zal' at 770 Eastern Parkway. Video

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March 19, 2020 – 23 Adar 5780

The Crucial Meetings That Established Chabad in the USA

Historic Treasures with Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro - special edition marking the day the Frierdiker Rebbe arrived in America: The early days of Chabad in America and the fascinating supporter and friend of the Rebbe, Julius Stulman, and the role he played in the Rebbe’s holy dreams that have come to fruition – with facts of his activities never before revealed. Video

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March 12, 2020 – 16 Adar 5780

Who Was Julius Stulman and What Did He Do For Chabad

Historic Treasures with Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro - special edition marking the day the Frierdiker Rebbe arrived in America: The early days of Chabad in America and the fascinating supporter and friend of the Rebbe, Julius Stulman, and the role he played in the Rebbe’s holy dreams that have come to fruition – with facts of his activities never before revealed. Video

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March 6, 2020 – 10 Adar 5780

Rare Recording of the Frierdiker Rebbe’s Farbrengen

Historic Treasures with Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro - special edition marking Tes Adar, the day the Frierdiker Rebbe arrived in America: The trip to America, the establishing of Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch. Plus: Hear a rare recording of a farbrengen with the Frierdiker Rebbe – with parts of his sicha and a niggun. Video

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February 27, 2020 – 2 Adar 5780

Rip Out Pages From Science Books?

Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The Rebbe's instruction to teachers on how to teach reading Aleph Beis and what to do with problematic content in science books. And can every Yid have Ruach Hakodesh? Video

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February 20, 2020 – 25 Shevat 5780

Be Cautious To Whom You Teach Kabbalah

Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The letter the Rebbe instructed to be written to a man living in Korea who was interested in learning Kabbalah and how all teachers should be careful how they impart information. Video

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January 23, 2020 – 26 Teves 5780

The Last Letters of the Rebbe Rayatz

Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro - special for Yud Shvat: Interesting details of the Rebbe Rayatz’s visit in Chicago, citizenship documents and the last letters he wrote - just a week before his passing. Full Story, Video

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January 16, 2020 – 19 Teves 5780

The Maggid Shiur That had Doubts in Emunah

Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The Maggid Shiur in a Brooklyn Yeshiva that had doubts in Emunah and what the Rebbe suggested he do. And what impressed the wealthy donor about a school principal that he never saw in any other Yeshiva. Video

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