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
Rebbe’s Reply to the Family of a Woman in a Coma
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The difference between gemilus chasadim and tzedakah, why shuls and shtiebels are so noisy and what the Rebbe answered a family looking for meaning into their mother being in a coma in the hospital. Video
A Discussion Between the Rebbe’s Secretaries About Shluchim
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: In honor of the Kinus Hashluchos, an interesting exchange between the mazkirim of the Rebbe - Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Hodakov and Rabbi Dr. Nissan Mindel - about what Shluchim are and what the Kinus is meant for. Video
How to Explain Taharas Hamishpacha to Others
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro - in honor of Chof Beis Shvat: Answers from the Rebbe on how to explain the Mitzvah of Taharas Hamishpacha to non-observant Jewish women, as well as young frum girls. Video
The Disappointed Shluchim Who Didn’t See Results
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The difference between growing vegetables and fruits and what the Rebbe respond to a Shluchim couple who was disappointed that they aren't seeing any results of their work. Video
More Important Than Watching a Video of the Rebbe
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro - part III of the unknown sayings that the Frierdiker Rebbe in honor of Yud Shevat: What is more important than watching a video of the Rebbe and which exile is more difficult - in Israel or in the Diaspora? Video
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
Frierdiker Rebbe’s Other Comment Upon Arriving in America
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro - in preparation for Yud Shvat: Little known comment that the Frierdiker Rebbe made upon arriving in America and other precious sayings written in a diary. Video
A Discussion Between the Rebbe’s Secretaries About Shluchim
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: An interesting exchange between the mazkirim of the Rebbe - Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Hodakov and Rabbi Dr. Nissan Mindel - about what Shluchim are and what the Kinus Hashluchim is meant for. Video
Girl’s Clever Scheme to Light Shabbos Candles in Her Home
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The clever scheme of a Jewish girl on Long Island for her mother to allow Shabbos candles in their home, and the response to those saying the Released Time program is bitul Torah. Video
Rabbi Dr. Mindel’s Trips to Russia to Release the Seforim
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro - a special program in honor of Hei Teves: The trips that Rabbi Dr. Nissan Mindel took to Russia on behalf of the Rebbe to release the Chabad seforim, and the Yechidus which followed. Video
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Message to President Reagan After Assassination Attempt
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The letter sent by the Rebbe to President Ronald Reagan after the failed attempt on his life and its relevance to today’s political climate. Video
Rebbe’s Letter to a Gentile Insisting on Converting to Judaism
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The Rebbe's opinion on teaching the Sheva Mitzvot B'nei Noach (Seven Noahide Laws) and how it didn't conflict with the Rebbe's strong opinion against conversion to Judaism as evident in a letter to a woman. Video