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
The Telegram Sent After the Six Day War
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The telegram the Rebbe sent to Israeli President Zalman Shazar right after the great victory of the Six Day War. Video
The Honor the Rebbe Showed His Childhood Teacher
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: When the Rebbe's childhood teacher R' Zalman Vilenkin fell ill, the care the Rebbe showed is a lesson on how to treat your teachers. Video
The Comforting Letter From Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: A comforting letter from Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson written in Russian and a story in memory of Mrs. Sarah Nemtzov OBM on her yartziet. Video
Marking the 70th Yartzeit of R’ Yisroel Aryeh Leib
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Marking the 70th yartzeit, interesting notes on the life of the Rebbe's brother, R' Yisroel Aryeh Leib. Video
The Rebbe’s Yearning and Work for Moshiach
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: What did the Rebbe mean when he said that he has done all that he could to help bring Moshiach. Video
When Problems Should Be Expected
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: A personal letter the Rebbe wrote after the passing of the Frierdiker Rebbe to a person involved in Chabad activities. "Every person has problems if he wishes to advance rather than stand still." Video
What the Rebbe Wrote After Rebbetzin’s Passing
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: After the Rebbetzin’s passing, the Rebbe called 3 prominent Chassidim into his office at 770 Eastern Parkway and dictated something very specific. Video
What Speakers Should Always Include in Their Speeches
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: What the Frierdiker Rebbe and the Rebbe said speakers should always include in their speeches, and a vort on the Rebbe's new Kapital in Tehillim. Video
What Disturbed the Frierdiker Rebbe in America
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Things the Frierdiker Rebbe told his secretaries about things he’s noticed upon arriving in the United States of America. Video
82 Years Since the Frierdiker Rebbe Arrived in USA
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: 82 years since the Frierdiker Rebbe arrived on the shores of the USA after suffering and sacrificing his life under the Communist regime. Video
The Rebbe’s Note About Moshiach’s Identity
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The note the Rebbe wrote about finding how Moshiach’s identity and what it means to us. Video
