Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: A letter from the Rebbe about a person wanting to dedicate his time solely to learning Torah in kollel and what he described as the pikuach nefesh of our times. Video
The Rarely Discussed Reason Why We’re Still in Exile
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: When the Rebbe was once asked why we are still in Galus, he responded in a letter and gave a rarely discussed yet critical reason. Video
2 Times the Rebbe Suggested to Have Tefillin Checked
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: 2 separate Jewish individuals were instructed to have their Tefillin checked by a softer stam - for similar reasons... Video
The Rebbe’s Concern About Summer Vacation
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The conversation the Rebbe had with his secretaries expressing his concern about children’s activity during the summer vacation. Video
The 6 Mitzvos Only Chassidus Can Explain
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The 6 Mitzvos that only Chassidus explains how to practice them according to the Rebbe. Video
The Chossid Who Complained About His Divorce
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Why did the chossid complain to the Rebbe about his divorce, the response and what ended up happening. Video
Things a Couple Should Do During Pregnancy
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Why the traditional Chabad wedding invitation highlights the word Ahavah (love) and few instructions for a couple during pregnancy. Video
When Pledging, One Should Always Give a Bit More
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Teachings on Pirkei Avos collected by the Rebbe for M'yom L'yom - From Day to Day, the children's equivalent to the Hayom Yom. Video
The Telegram Sent After the Six Day War
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The telegram the Rebbe sent to Israeli President Zalman Shazar right after the great victory of the Six Day War. Video
The Honor the Rebbe Showed His Childhood Teacher
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: When the Rebbe's childhood teacher R' Zalman Vilenkin fell ill, the care the Rebbe showed is a lesson on how to treat your teachers. Video
The Comforting Letter From Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka
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