Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Lessons in Chinuch from Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Aizik Hodakov and being a role model. Video
The Most Important Part of Shlichus
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The comment that the Rebbe's chief of staff Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Hodakov OBM said about looking for new 'things' in chinuch and Shlichus. Video
The Rebbe’s Spiritual Explanation on Eishes Chayil
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The Rebbe's Spiritual Explanation on Eishes Chayil, and a comment on the Kinus Hashluchim currently happening in New York. Video
The Rebbe on How Animals Are Different From People
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Another answer that the Rebbe wrote to a prominent learning group in Manhattan, detailing how animals are different than people. Video
The Rebbe’s Answer to a Learning Group in Manhattan
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The answer the Rebbe wrote about Breishis in reply to a question asked during a high-profile Torah studying group in New York City. Video
A Shulchan Aruch For Non Jews?
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: What did the Rebbe respond to those working on a Shulchan Aruch Sheva Mitzvos B'Nei Noach, and the Rebbe's reply to a letter by a Catholic priest from England. Video
The Special Meaning of the Number 9
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The special meaning of the number 9, the Rebbe’s edits on an article about Breishis and why you shouldn’t call Chava with the name Eve. Video
The Concern About Women Dancing With the Torah
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The Rebbe's important letter to a community rabbi about the issue of women dancing with a Sefer Torah during Hakafos on Simchas Torah, and why it isn't called a "restriction." Video
The Original Use of the Rebbe’s Yechidus Room
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: the original use of the Rebbe’s Yechidus room (“Gan Eden Ha’elyon”) at 770 Eastern Parkway and other unknown details about the early years. Video
The Rebbe’s Point to the Jewish Braille Institute
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The Rebbe's letter to the Jewish Braille Institute (JBI International) about the audio they would provide to people who are blind, and a meeting at the doctor's office. Video
The Rebbe’s Yechidus With Sanz-Klausenburg Chassidim
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Interesting details from the Yechidus the Rebbe held with a delegation of the Sanz-Klausenburg Chassidim, and what comes first - gashmius or ruchnius. Video
The Rebbe’s Request From a Hospital in Israel
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The Rebbe's financial support and the request he made of a known hospital in Israel, and more about the Rebbe's connection with other Admurim. Video
The Yeshiva Graduate Who had Doubts in Emunah
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The short response the Rebbe sent to Mir Yeshiva graduate who had doubts in emunah, the comment about the Satmar Rebbe and the line we say at Nichum Aveilim. Video
The Klausenburger Rebbe’s Defense for Mivtza Tefillin
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The Klausenburger Rebbe, Rabbi Yekutiel Yehudah Halberstam’s defense of Mivtza Tefillin, and what the Rebbe told a couple who was childless for 16 years. Video
“On Behalf of Mrs. Schneerson and Myself”
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The letter that the Rebbe wrote on behalf of himself and Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson and the patterns of advice the Rebbe gave to personal problems. Video
One of Rabbi JJ Hecht’s Greatest Accomplishments
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: One of the greatest accomplishments of Rabbi JJ Hecht OBM in honor of his yartzeit and a personal story that proves the effect of the Released Time hour. Video
The Rebbe’s Letter Against Going to College
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: A letter from the Rebbe to one who was planning to go to college, and whether one should postpone getting married until finding a job. Video
What the Rebbe Said Was Pikuach Nefesh These Days
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