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May 9, 2019You Would Need to Distance Yourself From Rashi Too...
In the earlier years of the Rebbe’s leadership, the Rebbe instructed his secretary, Rabbi Sholom Mendel ‘שי Simpson, to visit a particular Jewish-American religious activist, and to discuss with him “what Lubavitch matters truly are.”
BE A MAN – OF G-D
We live in unpreceded times. The Rebbe’s broad shoulders that carried the world’s weight is now our load to bear. How can that possibly be? If the Rebbe did all he can to bring Moshiach, what more can we possibly do? * Now it’s clear why it is imperative to the Rebbe to make leaders, not followers.
The Story Behind a Sefer Torah from Tunisia
In 1969, a terrible decree hovered over the Jews of Tunisia. It threatened the existence of all Chabad institutions in the country, as well as possible expulsion of the shluchim.
Sefirah FAQ’s
In connection with the days of Sefiras Haomer, when we practice aveilus (mourning) for the passing of Rabbi Akiva’s students, we present a collection of frequently asked halachic questions on this matter from AskTheRav.com
A Fearless Leader
The life story of Rabbi Moshe Yehuda Leib Landau, a Chabad Chassid who was the chief rabbi of Bnei Brak, for over 30 years
Could Judaism Stand Without Moshiach?
What defines a principle of the Jewish faith and why is the belief in Moshiach regarded as one?
The Chinuch Crisis: When Galus Forces You to Live Geulah
On the Yom Hilulah of the Tzemach Tzedek, the 13th day of the month of Redemption, the Jewish community of New York State, one of the largest in the world, received great news.
COMMUNITY AND INDIVIDUAL
While the Rebbe was very much into promoting healthy communal life and was the equivalent of a “CEO” of hundreds of organizations, dealt with world leaders, yet had a personal and intimate relationship with thousands of individuals.
THE #1 CAUSE OF LIFE
A world-renowned lecturer at a prestigious University, a specialist on the subject of smoking, decided to give a lecture on the dangers of cigarette smoking. He began the talk with a threatening and thunderous voice. “Students, in your opinion, what is the #1 cause of death? What is the most dangerous threat to human life?”
THE QUESTION THAT WAS NOT ASKED
The Rebbe Maharash, Rabbi Shmuel, was the sixth and youngest son of the Tzemach Tzedek, the third Lubavitcher Rebbe. Although he was the youngest son, his father hinted that he would be the Rebbe after him.
How Many Years Do “Rebbe Dollars” Stay In Circulation?
In His Infinite Mercy,, G-d arranges for these unique dollars to be spread all over the globe. How? The Alm-ghty has many ways, and no one has any idea on how to reveal the Divine mystery of transporting these dollars from one place to another.