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Live: Basi Legani With Rabbi YY Jacobson
Join Live at 9:30 AM ET: In preparation for Yud Shevat, join Rabbi YY Jacobson for part four of the incredible Maamar Basi Legani, 5721 (1961), said by the Rebbe on Friday night, 11 Shevat, 60 years ago. Live
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Live: Secrets and Insights on Yud Shvat
Live on Sunday at 1 PM ET: Join Rabbi Noam Wagner as we journey back through the years to the renowned moments of Yud Shvat 5711 / 1951 - when the Rebbe delivered his historic first maamar of Bosi Legani outlining our mission as the seventh generation. Live
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Live: How to Make Samosas Like a Professional
Live Sunday at 10 AM ET: Join this zoom webinar for 30 minutes of absolute educational entertainment as Chef Ido Sirton, live from Israel, demonstrates how to make this internationally renowned dish. Live
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Live: ‘Yud Shvat by Rebbe’ With Rabbi Seligson
Join live Motzei Shabbos at 9:00 PM ET: A Farbrengen will take place online with Rabbi Michoel Seligson, author and teacher of Chassidus, on Yud Shvat by the Rebbe, with stories and inspiration. Live
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Live: Rabbi YY Jacobson on Being a Chozer of the Rebbe
Watch Live Now: The Jewish Platform interviews Rabbi YY Jacobson about his life story and mission, his years of being a chozer by the Rebbe, and what he learned from the Rebbe's farbrengens. Live
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Virtual Challah Bake in the Merit of Yudi Dukes
Join Live at 8:00 PM ET: Join 1,000 women for a Challah Bake to storm the Heavens in prayer for the recovery or Rabbi Yudi Dukes, who is still in critical condition battling COVID. Live
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Live: Morning Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson
Live Now: Start your day with a boost of Chassidus: A new shiur by Rabbi Simon Jacobson in Hemshech Ayin Beis will delve into the deepest ideas explained in the clearest and most relevant terms. Live
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Live: Mother of Royalty – Tribute to Rebbetzin Chana
Join Live at 8:30 PM ET: A live event honoring the birthday of Rebbetzin Chana will take place tonight, with speakers Rebbetzin Esther Sternberg, who will tell firsthand stories of Rebbetzin Chana, Chana Weisberg, Miriam Lea Laufer and others. Live
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Live: Machon L’Yahadus Presents ‘Five Women, Five Ways’
Live Monday at 8:30 PM ET: In honor of 28 Teves, birthday of Rebbetzin Chana, Machon L’Yahadus will present "The Rebbe’s Impact on the World Through the Women," five women who will share their unique perspective on how the Rebbe impacted their lives. Live
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Live: Kabballah of Sticks and Snakes
Join Live at 12:00 PM ET: Rabbi Nissan Dovid Dubov teaches Kabballah on the Parsha: Kabbalah of sticks and snakes. Live
December 11, 2020 – 25 Kislev 5781

Defeating the ‘Hellenists’ of Today

Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: In the spirit of Chanukah and the victory of the Maccabees over the Greeks and Hellenists, the brave struggle of the Frierdiker Rebbe when he arrived in America in 1940 – to “break the ice of America” in defeating the Hellenists of today. Video

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December 3, 2020 – 17 Kislev 5781

A Halachic Obligation to Learn Chassidus

Special episode of Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro in honor of Yud Tes Kislev: Why is Yud Tes Kislev referred to as Chag Hachaggim/the Holiday of Holidays? A Jew is obligated, according to Halachah, to learn Chassidus – how is this so? Video

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November 26, 2020 – 10 Kislev 5781

The Rebbetzin’s Refined Character

Special episode of Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro in honor of Yud Daled Kislev: The connection of the Rebbe with his chasidim, the holiness of a Jewish marriage, the Rebbetzen’s refined characteristics and her powerful legacy, and some anecdotes added to the mix. Video

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November 19, 2020 – 3 Kislev 5781

The Rebbe’s Letter About a Mamzer

A historic treasure by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: A letter the Rebbe wrote about a Jewish person who has the status of a mamzer due to being born from a forbidden relationship. Video

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Stories in Honor of Rebbetzin Chana’s Birthday
Shabbos Night Live with Rabbi Shmuel Butman: Stories in honor of Rebbetzin Chana's birthday and the first --and only-- time the Rebbe spoke about the health condition of the Frierdiker Rebbe and the significance of its timing. Video
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More Halachos of Kiddush Hachodesh
Daily Rambam Shiur with Rabbi Moshe Wolberg of Manchester, England: More Halachos of Kiddush Hachodesh. Video
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“Hacks” to Keep Track of Kiddush Hachodesh Calculations
Daily Rambam Shiur with Rabbi Moshe Wolberg of Manchester, England: "Hacks" to keep track of Kiddush Hachodesh calculations. Video
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Rabbi Dubov Teaches Weekly Sicha and Maamar
Rabbi Nissan Dovid Dubov, Shliach in Wimbledon, UK, teaches a weekly summary of a Sicha of the Rebbe from the years 5750-5752. In addition, there is a summary of a Maamar from the weekly Chassidishe Parsha of Torah Or and Likutei Torah. Full Story, Video
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How Kids Are Impacted By America’s Obsession with Work
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The strong words the Frierdiker Rebbe had to say to Jews in America who are consumed by work and forget the impact of their behavior on their children. Video
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Inaccuracies in the Chachamim’s Astronomical Calculations?
Daily Rambam Shiur with Rabbi Moshe Wolberg of Manchester, England: How to explain inaccuracies in the chachamim's astronomical calculations? Video
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Scholars’ Disagreement on Counting the Days in a Year
Daily Rambam Shiur with Rabbi Moshe Wolberg of Manchester, England: Greek and Persian scholars disagreement on counting the days in a year. Video
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How Does a “Two Day Rosh Chodesh” Work?
Daily Rambam Shiur with Rabbi Moshe Wolberg of Manchester, England: How does a two day Rosh Chodesh" work? Video
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Did the Rebbe Discuss Mental Illness and Suicide
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: The Rebbe's opinion on mental illness and suicide, is America heading to a civil war, what to think of President Donald Trump and dealing with a child who is modern. Video
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Rosh Hashanah can Never be Sunday, Wednesday, or Friday
Daily Rambam Shiur with Rabbi Moshe Wolberg of Manchester, England: "Lo Ad"u Rosh" - Rosh Hashanah can never be held on Sunday, Wednesday, or Friday. Video
November 12, 2020 – 25 Cheshvan 5781

Speech For the UN That the Rebbe Reviewed

Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Synopsis of the speech that Rabbi Dr. Nissan Mindel presented at the United Nations in the early 80’s that the Rebbe personally reviewed and added notations to. Video

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November 5, 2020 – 18 Cheshvan 5781

The Conundrum of the Cohen Married to a Convert

Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The Rebbe, Rabbi Moshe Feinstein and Rabbi Zalman Shimon Devorkin's involvement in the story of a Cohen who was married to a convert. And the response to the woman who was a descendant of conversos (marranos). Video

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Chocolatte Offers Expanded Menu
From the Gegent: The 24-hour kosher coffee shop in Crown Heights, Chocolatte, has recently expanded its menu. 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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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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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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New Dry Cleaners in Crown Heights is “Strictly Organic”
From the Gegent: Naftoli Leider, owner of the new Troy Organic Cleaners in Crown Heights, commits himself to staying away from harmful cleaning chemicals and offers "best tailoring operation." Full Story, Photos
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Brothers Run Bellissimo Hat Brand
From the Gegent: Brothers Levi Chayo and Yossi Chayo were annoyed by high-priced fedoras, so they opened their own brand. Full Story, Photos
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Chony Sees Music As His Shlichus
From the Gegent: Chony Milecki planned on becoming a Shliach, but went with a talent he developed and uses it to influence people.
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Childhood Plan Becomes NY Salon
From the Gegent: Sarah Abikassis has been cutting hair since the age of 14 and now owns a popular Crown Heights hair salon. Full Story, Photos
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Crown Heights’ Veteran Broker
From the Gegent: JJ Katz advises new real estate brokers in Brooklyn, but says there's nothing like experience to get the job done right. Full Story, Photos
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Childhood in China Inspired Clothing Shop in Crown Heights
From the Gegent: As a child growing up on Shlichus in Hong Kong, Chiena Avtzon designed her own clothing, but she never dreamed it would lead to a beautiful full-fledged children's clothing store in Crown Heights. Full Story, Photos
September 10, 2020 – 21 Elul 5780

The Hidden Message in the Machzor

Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Why are the names Yitzchok and Rivka mentioned at the beginning of the Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur davening? A heartwarming explanation from the chossid R' Avrohom Sender Nemtzov OBM. Video

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August 20, 2020 – 30 Av 5780

Who Answered the Rebbe’s Call

Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Part 2 of behind the scenes plans for the Rebbe's global campaign 32 years ago; who around the world immediately answered the Rebbe's call? Video

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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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