Among Chassidim

In this episode, Rabbi Avrohom Mann, mashpia at the Toronto Yeshiva, shares how his father became connected to the Rebbe, and his own personal connection after arriving from Yerushalayim as a young bochur. He reflects on what it was like to live from week to week, drawing inspiration and direction from the Rebbe’s farbrengens.In a fascinating and heartfelt Farbrengen, Rabbi Mann highlights a number of practical horaos we can take from the Rebbe, each illustrated through personal experiences and firsthand moments he witnessed with the Rebbe himself.

In this episode, Rabbi Zalman Lipsker, Shliach in Philadelphia, shares his remarkable journey from his childhood in Kutaisi, Georgia, and the rich history of the Lipsker family. He recounts learning in secret chadorim under the watchful eye of the KGB, experiencing the dramatic escape of Lubavitcher Chassidim from the Soviet Union, and spending time in a DP camp surrounded by Chassidim. He also describes the early years of Lubavitch life in Eretz Yisroel before eventually arriving by the Rebbe in the late 1950s.Rabbi Lipsker vividly recalls the unique privilege of being a bochur by the Rebbe during the late Yud and early Chof years, including the Rebbe teaching niggunim, receiving special shlichus'n, and more. He also shares inspiring stories from his decades of shlichus in Philadelphia, particularly in bringing countless Yidden to the Rebbe by Sunday dollars.Filled with warmth and passion, this inspiring conversation offers a rare window into the lives of Chassidim who were deeply connected to both the Frierdiker Rebbe and the Rebbe with mesirus nefesh and hiskashrus.

In this episode, Nuchie Schapiro of Los Angeles discusses his newly authored book, Legacy of Resilience, an in-depth exploration of the history of the Schapiro family, including the Rebbe’s melamed, Reb Schneur Zalman Vilenkin.Beyond that, he offers profound insight into the lives of Lubavitcher Chassidim during the era of the Rebbe Rashab and the Frierdiker Rebbe under Soviet communism, the “Great Escape” from Russia, and the Rebbe’s nesius.Link to purchase book: https://a.co/d/0bN8wCtsLink to Reiter family fund: https://charidy.com/reiterfamilyfund

In this episode, Rabbi Yosef Gopin, Shliach in Hartford, CT, shares his family history, stories and reflections from his years with the Rebbe and his Shlichus. Beyond the facts and events, Rabbi Gopin brings deep emotion and insight into the ruchnius’dike meaning behind those experiences, offering listeners a heartfelt and inspiring farbrengen. Enjoy this meaningful conversation filled with warmth, perspective, and connection.

In this episode, Rabbi Bentzion Pearson - grandson of Rabbi Dovid Raskin - shares remarkable documents, photos, and correspondence between Tzach and the Rebbe, offering a timeless lesson for us all.

In this episode, Rabbi Shais Taub dives in to the power of truly learning the Rebbe’s approach- not just quoting it, but internalizing it in a way that shapes how we think and live. We explore motivation, the challenges of applying this guidance in real life, and the importance of turning to the Rebbe as a primary source for clarity, connection, and direction.-Visit our sponsor by going to: www.magbis.org/demei-pan

In this episode, Rabbi Dovid Olidort, chief editor at Kehos, shares his journey from growing up in Russia behind the Iron Curtain to coming to yeshiva in New York to be by the Rebbe.He speaks about how he gradually became involved in chazara of the Rebbe’s farbrengens, eventually becoming a maniach- transcribing sichos and eventually all the maamorim. He shares stories of working closely with Reb Yoel Kahan, the process of preserving the Rebbe’s teachings, and much more.

In this episode, Reb Hirshel Notik of Crown Heights, who came to the Rebbe from France in 1974 and has devoted his life to transcribing and editing the Rebbe’s talks ever since, takes us behind the scenes of what it takes- and continues to take- to produce the Hanachos of the Rebbe’s Sichos.He shares numerous specific examples, offering an extraordinary deep dive into how this meticulous work was carried out and preserved.הערת העורך:כפי שאפשר לראות הנה ר צ"ה שיחי' נאָטיק מהסס בכמה מקומות, וזאת מפני שלא הי' נוח לו לדבר אודות הדברים בכלל, ובפרט באופן ברור וכו'להלן כמה תיקונים ששלח אלי ר' צ"ה הנ"ל לאחר שהקלטנו אתו את הראיון:בדקה 58: - בהמשך למה שנאמר אודות העתקה ותרגום ללה"ק - הנה בזמן אחר כתב הרבי, וז"ל: "צ"ל תרגום *חפשי* בפועל (ובמילא) נוחה לקרוא. - קראתי רק ב' עמודים ורשמתי חלק מהנכון לשנות, וישתפו עוד מומחה בתרגום לתרגם".בדקה 2:01 - הרב לייבל גראנער המשיך במ"מ למכתבים הכללים (עד כמה שהספיק לו הזמן) גם שלהי שנת תשל"ו ואילךבדקה 2:22 - בקשר ל"חסל סידור פסח כהלכתו", הכוונה למכתב ר"ח ניסן תשמ"ו, שבהערה שם הוסיף הרבי בזה"ל: *סידור* : כן הוא בכל הסידורים וכו', וצע"ג הל' "סידור" ולא סדר, כמו שנדפס "סדר קרבן פסח" וכיו"ב. עכ"ל.בדקה 2:24 - המכתב כללי האחרון, באידיש, שכתב ר"נ מינדל הוא, כמדומני, *י"א ניסן תשמ"ט*, ולא תשמ"ח כפי שאמרתי. כמובן שאת התרגום האנגלי להמכתב כללים המשיך הר"נ מינדל להכין גם אח"כ.בדקה 2:33 - המדובר הוא אודות המברק די"ט כסלו תשנ"ב (ולא חנוכה תשנ"ב).

In this week’s episode, Rabbi Levi Garelik of Crown Heights takes us on a deeply personal journey through his family’s rich history. He shares stories of his grandfathers, Rabbi Posner and Rabbi Garelik, vivid memories of his parents’ upbringing and shlichus in Milan, and powerful encounters that he and his family experienced with the Rebbe.This episode is rich with living history, warmth, and unforgettable stories.

In this episode, Rabbi Yehuda Clapman of Crown Heights reflects on his youth and his journey to becoming a Chabad Chossid, and shares beautiful stories of his family’s personal connection with the Rebbetzin- highlighting her remarkable sensitivity and warmth.

In this episode, Rabbi Chaim Shaul Brook of LaHaK, shares his personal journey- from his family’s legacy and his revered grandfather, living in Eretz Yisrael, and arriving by the Rebbe for the first time.He reflects on his bochurishe years in the Rebbe’s presence, including doing shmira by the Rebbe’s room, and how those experiences shaped his life.Rabbi Brook also gives a behind-the-scenes look at his lifelong involvement in publishing the Rebbe’s Sichos and Toras Menachem, along with encouragement on how to connect to and learn the Rebbe’s Torah.

In this episode, Rabbi Shlomo Cunin, Head Shliach of California, speaks in his uniquely lively and inspiring style about his youth and bochurishe years by the Rebbe, pioneering shlichus in California, the Rebbe’s detailed guidance along the way, and the many shlichus’n he was personally entrusted with by the Rebbe.

In this episode, Rabbi Dovid Krinsky of Crown Heights, NY and founder of Jewish Educational Media, reflects on his experiences as the son of the Rebbe’s Mazkir, how he became involved in initiating the televised broadcasts of the Rebbe, and shares personal responses he received from the Rebbe along the way.