Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Why Chassidim in Crown Heights all flocked to a wedding on 13 Elul 5749 and details of the Rebbe Rashab's wedding which had 3 conditions. Video
Rabbi Hodakov’s Clever Tactic That Worked Wonders
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The letter the Rebbe wrote to teachers; the question of a Chicago rabbi about sermons; the tactic Rabbi Mordechai Hodakov suggested; and the meaning of Pirkei Avos. Video
What R’ Mendel Futerfas Did Without a Crowd
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The Rebbe's reaction to Rabbi Dr. Nissan Mindel translating the Tanya into English for the first time in 1962; the meaning of a birthday; what the Mashpia R' Mendel Futerfas did when a crowd didn't show up. Video
The Rebbe’s Deep Respect For His Childhood Teacher
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Why did the Rebbe stand for a 2-hour Yechidus with R' Schneur Zalman Vilenkin? And why did the Litvish Telshe Rosh Yeshiva send a bochur from Yeshiva in Cleveland to the Rebbe in Crown Heights? Video
The Dowry Rebbetzin Chana Requested
Watch for Chov Av: Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro. The astonishing comment Reb Levik Schneerson said about his son, the Rebbe; the teacher of the Rebbe and his brothers; the dowry Rebbetzin Chana requested; and the significance of the number 9. Video
How the Rebbe Saw the World Differently
Now on Thursdays: Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro. The Rebbe's answer to "Why must we learn Chassidus," and the elder Chossid's comment on seeing New York's skyscrapers. Video
Nurse Mania, the Wool Coat and Listening to a Rebbe
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Recalling Mania, nurse of the Rebbetzin Shterna Sarah, the wool coat of the Rebbe Rayatz and the lesson on listening to a Rebbe. Full Story, Video
Story the Rebbe Sent to Intellectuals Meeting in Manhattan
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro, uncovering fascinating tales and artifacts from Chabad Rebbes. This week, special for Yud Beis Tammuz and the yartzeit of Rabbi Dr. Nissan Mindel OBM: The instructions and story the Rebbe sent to a study group in Manhattan for intellectuals and professionals. Video
What Was Written in Both Wills of the Rebbe
"Historic Treasures" by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro on COLlive.com: What was the Rebbe's definition of a "last will and testament" and what was written in the legal and Jewish will that the Rebbe wrote in 1988. Full Story, Video
The Previous Rebbe’s Difficult Trip
Motzoei Shabbos program on COLlive.com: "Historic Treasures" by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro, uncovering fascinating tales and rare artifacts from Chabad Rebbes. This week: The Frierdiker Rebbe’s difficult trip to the shores of America. Video
“Breaking the Ice” in America
Motzoei Shabbos program on COLlive.com: "Historic Treasures" by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro, uncovering fascinating tales and rare artifacts from Chabad Rebbes. This week: The early days of the Rebbe's founding of Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch. Video
Enthusiastic Response to COLlive’s New Program
The first episode of "Historic Treasures," the new Motzoei Shabbos program on COLlive.com with Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro presenting genuine stories and artifacts of the Rebbe, has gained enthusiastic praise. Tune in again this Motzoei Shabbos. Full Story, Video
How Dr. Mindel Smuggled Manuscripts
Exclusive new Motzoei Shabbos program on COLlive.com: "Historic Treasures" by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro, uncovering fascinating tales and rare artifacts from Chabad Rebbes. This week: The miraculous smuggling of manuscripts. Full Story, Photos, Video
