Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The first-hand description of the Frierdiker Rebbe's assertive conversation with his Soviet interrogators as was written up for a Torah study group in Manhattan. Presented in honor of Yud Beis Tammuz. Video
The Last Will and Testament of the Rebbe
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The last will and testament of the Rebbe as he told Rabbis Chaim Mordechai Hodakov, Nissan Mindel and Yisroel Piekarski on 17 Elul 5748. Video
The Rebbe’s Instructions on Writing a Will
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Interesting instructions that the Rebbe gave to a Chossid who was writing a living will with the guidance of an attorney. Video
A 14 Word Response From The Rebbe
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The short yet precise response of the Rebbe to a complaint about a bracha that “didn’t work.” Video
The Rebbe’s View on Putting Stones in Kotel
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: What was the Rebbe’s opinion on putting stones in the Kotel, and about visiting the Vatican in Rome. Video
Rosh Yeshiva’s Stance Versus Rebbe’s Emphasis on Saving Lives
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The differing perspectives of the Litvish Rosh Yeshiva's stance versus the Rebbe's emphasis on saving lives - physically and spiritually. Video
Stories About the Rebbe’s Childhood Melamed
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Stories of Rabbi Shneur Zalman Vilenkin, the chossid who merited to serve as the Rebbe's childhood teacher in Yekaterinoslav (Dnepropetrovsk), Ukraine. Video
Letter to Woman Depressed About Global Calamities
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The Rebbe’s response to a woman who was depressed about the situation in the world, and why is Iyar the month of healing. Video
The Letter Complaining About People Talking in Shul
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The Rebbe’s response to a man who wrote a letter complaining about people who talk in shul and disturbe the davening. Video
Answers From the Rebbe About Depression and Anxiety
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Answers from the Rebbe about depression and anxiety in honor of the healing month of Iyar. Video
Letter the Rebbe Asked Rabbi Dworkin to Write
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The letter that the Rebbe asked Crown Heights Rabbi Zalman Shimon Dworkin to write to the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. Video
Official Proclamations and Correspondence with the Rebbe
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: In honor of Yud Aleph Nissan - proclamations issued by government officials and correspondence the Rebbe had with them over the years. Video
When 500 Rabbis Marched in Washington, DC
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The march on Washington, DC by 500 Rabbis, birthday wishes that heads of state and dignitaries sent to the Rebbe in different languages, and more. Video
Birthday Wishes Dignitaries Sent to the Rebbe
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Birthday wishes that heads of state and dignitaries sent to the Rebbe in different languages, and more. Video
Frierdiker Rebbe’s Ultimatum at a Chabad Dinner
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The Frierdiker Rebbe’s ultimatum that threatened to cancel a pivotal fundraising event for Chabad in the USA in the early years. Video
The Story Requested to be Featured For Children
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The story the Frierdiker Rebbe asked Rabbi Dr. Nissan Mindel to print in the Shmu'essen Mit Kinder, the periodical for children. Video
Rebbetzin’s Remark About a Miracle of the Rebbe
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: A few anecdotes about Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson, the wife of the Rebbe, in honor of her yartzeit on Chof Beis Shevat. Video
As Heard From the Rebbe’s Childhood Melamed
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Stories about the Rebbe heard from his childhood melamed in honor of Yud Aleph Shevat. Video
Doing Outreach, But Not Compromising on Halacha
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: While trying to bring Jews closer to Yiddishkeit, the Rebbeim stressed not compromising on Halacha, and notes that the Frierdiker Rebbe wrote. Video
The Man Panicked About the Dollar From the Rebbe
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: What the Frierdiker Rebbe answers as to what he thought about American Jewry, and the man who panicked when he received a dollar from the Rebbe. Video
The Life of a Tzadik After Death
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: What’s the meaning of the teaching that a tzadik is considered alive after death? A letter from the Rebbe from the month of Tammuz. Video
Why We Say “Hamakom” at a Shiva House
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Why does it say that Yaakov Avinu was nearing death and then that "he didn't die," and how did the Rebbe explain why Hamakom is said at a shiva house. Video
The Private Comment Made After Hei Teves
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: As Chassidim were singing Didan Notzach outside 770 Eastern Parkway over the win in the Seforim case, a different comment was heard in a conversation in the Rebbe’s room. Video
A Handwritten Letter From the Rebbe About Chanukah
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: A handwritten letter from the Rebbe about Chanukah, and a message to a Conservative Rabbi about not compromising on matters of Judaism. Video
Rebbe’s Advice on Dealing With Impure Thoughts
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: A P.S. the Rebbe wrote in a letter advices on how to deal with machshavos zaros (impure thoughts) - and what to do on Chanukah. Video