Rebbe Archives | Anash.org https://anash.org/category/rebbe/ News, Views, Inspiration Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:02:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Watch: Shiva Asar B’Tammuz with the Rebbe https://anash.org/watch-17-tammuz-with-the-rebbe/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 https://anash.org/?p=430610

Shiva Asar B'Tammuz is the day the walls of Yerushalayim were breached by the Romans and is observed as a day of fasting and mourning. Watch the Rebbe say slichos and haftorah and discuss the meaning of the day.

]]> 70 Years: The Rebbe’s Historic Visit to Camp Gan Yisroel https://anash.org/70-years-the-rebbes-historic-visit-to-camp-gan-yisroel/ https://anash.org/70-years-the-rebbes-historic-visit-to-camp-gan-yisroel/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2026 https://anash.org/?p=39756 70 years ago, on 16 Tammuz 5716, the Rebbe made a rare trip out of New York City to visit Camp Gan Yisroel and Camp Emunah. As we mark 70 years since that day, we bring you the remarkable story, including the Rebbe’s tour of the new campgrounds and the incredible miracle after a van of bochurim flipped three times. ]]> https://anash.org/70-years-the-rebbes-historic-visit-to-camp-gan-yisroel/feed/ 2 The Sicha I Heard While Running and Had to Share https://anash.org/the-sicha-i-heard-while-running-and-had-to-share/ https://anash.org/the-sicha-i-heard-while-running-and-had-to-share/#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 https://anash.org/?p=1049187 Shliach in Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Rabbi Shmuly Hecht, was exercising when heard a powerful sicha from the Rebbe and felt the need to share it. He stopped immediately and began the work, later completing it for print. In honor of 50 years since Shnas HaChinuch, he made the Rebbe’s words accessible to every Jewish child.

]]> https://anash.org/the-sicha-i-heard-while-running-and-had-to-share/feed/ 2 The Day You Can Ask For Anything https://anash.org/the-day-you-can-ask-for-anything/ https://anash.org/the-day-you-can-ask-for-anything/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 https://anash.org/?p=138523 On the 23rd of Sivan, after the hanging of Haman, 'the scribes of the King were called,' and they wrote whatever Mordechai commanded. In line with this, the Rebbe explained that Hashem grants any request on this auspicious day.]]> https://anash.org/the-day-you-can-ask-for-anything/feed/ 19 New Photos of Begin’s Visit to the Rebbe Discovered https://anash.org/new-photos-of-begins-visit-to-the-rebbe-discovered/ https://anash.org/new-photos-of-begins-visit-to-the-rebbe-discovered/#respond Thu, 07 May 2026 https://anash.org/?p=1055036 At a Lag BaOmer event at Chabad of Sutton Place in Midtown Manhattan, a participant shared new photos of the historic visit by newly elected Prime Minister Menachem Begin to the Rebbe.]]> https://anash.org/new-photos-of-begins-visit-to-the-rebbe-discovered/feed/ 0 How the Rebbe Launched the 12 Pesukim https://anash.org/how-the-rebbe-launched-the-12-pesukim/ https://anash.org/how-the-rebbe-launched-the-12-pesukim/#respond Sun, 26 Apr 2026 https://anash.org/?p=1049777 At the Shabbos farbrengen of Parshas Acharei 5736, after Pesach, the Rebbe surprised everyone by declaring it the "Year of Chinuch" and launching Mivtza Chinuch. For two reasons, the Rebbe's announcement caught everyone off guard.]]> https://anash.org/how-the-rebbe-launched-the-12-pesukim/feed/ 0 Shazar’s Impossible Dilemma on ‘The State of Israel’ https://anash.org/shazars-impossible-dilemma-on-the-state-of-israel/ https://anash.org/shazars-impossible-dilemma-on-the-state-of-israel/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 https://anash.org/?p=1050337

In the summer of 1969, Zalman Shazar - President of the State of Israel and a follower of the Rebbe - found himself caught in a major moral dilemma, even deliberating whether to use his presidential stationery, after a letter from the Rebbe against using the term “State of Israel” made its way to him.

]]> https://anash.org/shazars-impossible-dilemma-on-the-state-of-israel/feed/ 1 Relive Rosh Chodesh Kislev with the Rebbe https://anash.org/relive-rosh-chodesh-kislev-with-the-rebbe/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 https://anash.org/?p=78708

On Rosh Chodesh Kislev 5738 (1977), the Rebbe finally returned home after recovering from a heart attack on Shemini Atzeres. As then, the day is one of rejoicing and joy the world over.

]]> Reliving the Miracles of Rosh Chodesh Kislev https://anash.org/reliving-the-miracles-of-rosh-chodesh-kislev/ Tue, 17 Nov 2020 https://anash.org/?p=187053 On Rosh Chodesh Kislev 5738, the Rebbe returned home after recovering from a severe heart attack on Shemini Atzeres five weeks earlier. Watch an array of videos this special day.]]> When the Rebbe was Menachem Avel the Satmar Rov https://anash.org/when-the-rebbe-was-menachem-avel-the-satmar-rov-2/ https://anash.org/when-the-rebbe-was-menachem-avel-the-satmar-rov-2/#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2020 https://anash.org/?p=159399

The Rebbe and the Satmar Rov, whose yahrzeit is today, 26 Menachem Av, met on two occasions, each paying a visit when the other was sitting shiva.

]]> https://anash.org/when-the-rebbe-was-menachem-avel-the-satmar-rov-2/feed/ 1 Hear the Rebbe’s First-Person Account of Yud Beis Tammuz https://anash.org/hear-the-rebbes-first-person-account-of-yud-beis-tammuz/ Fri, 03 Jul 2020 https://anash.org/?p=143572 A newly released audio timeline by Ashreinu App brings you the Rebbe’s own accounting of the miraculous events of Yud Beis Tammuz. ]]> A Siyum Befitting the Rambam https://anash.org/a-siyum-befitting-the-rambam/ Fri, 03 Jul 2020 https://anash.org/?p=143486

In a note to Rabbi Adin Even-Yisroel (Steinsaltz), the Rebbe writes that we haven’t reached a third or a quarter of its deserved attention for the Siyum HoRambam.

]]> No Association With Melancholy https://anash.org/no-association-with-melancholy/ Fri, 06 Mar 2020 https://anash.org/?p=112969 A Moment with the Rebbe: When Reb Moshe Levertov wrote to the Rebbe regarding his melancholy over his lowly spiritual state, the Rebbe responded that it was better not to think about it at all]]> The Borders Will Be Safe on Their Own https://anash.org/the-borders-will-be-safe-on-their-own/ Fri, 07 Feb 2020 https://anash.org/?p=102635 A Moment with the Rebbe: Chassidim were surprised when the Rebbe changed course in middle of a sicha and began to speak about Yerushalayim's borders. Two days later, they understood what was behind it. ]]> “Bring the Parents Into Cheder” https://anash.org/bring-the-parents-into-cheder/ Sun, 02 Feb 2020 https://anash.org/?p=99903

Watch: When Sydney educator Rabbi Mordechai Liebermann was in yechidus, the Rebbe read his mind and gave him advice for students who get a different message at home. ]]> The Answer the Rebbe Gave On Hey Teves 5747 https://anash.org/the-answer-the-rebbe-gave-on-hey-teves-5747/ https://anash.org/the-answer-the-rebbe-gave-on-hey-teves-5747/#respond Thu, 30 Jan 2020 https://anash.org/?p=99573

In honor of Yud Shevat, the seventieth year of the Rebbe's nesius, a new installment of Likkut Maanos Kodesh, containing the Rebbe’s answers from 5747, has been released to the public.

]]> https://anash.org/the-answer-the-rebbe-gave-on-hey-teves-5747/feed/ 0 The Rebbe Told Me to Care for Myself https://anash.org/the-rebbe-told-me-to-care-for-myself/ https://anash.org/the-rebbe-told-me-to-care-for-myself/#respond Thu, 30 Jan 2020 https://anash.org/?p=99577 While expecting her first child, Mrs. Chaya Hecht received a call from the Rebbe's secretary instructing her to change her daily routine. Several years later, the Rebbe again advised her to make a change. ]]> https://anash.org/the-rebbe-told-me-to-care-for-myself/feed/ 0 How the Rebbe Persuaded a Scientist to Argue Torah’s Case https://anash.org/how-the-rebbe-persuaded-a-scientist-to-argue-torahs-case/ https://anash.org/how-the-rebbe-persuaded-a-scientist-to-argue-torahs-case/#respond Wed, 29 Jan 2020 https://anash.org/?p=99227 The Rebbe and the AOJS: Chabad historian Rabbi Nochum Zajac shares how the Rebbe influenced the scientific works of Professor Cyril Domb.]]> https://anash.org/how-the-rebbe-persuaded-a-scientist-to-argue-torahs-case/feed/ 0 Full Video: Basi L’gani 5740 https://anash.org/full-video-basi-lgani-5740/ Sun, 26 Jan 2020 https://anash.org/?p=98649 As part of their 70 preparations for Yud Shevat, JEM has just released the full video of Basi L'gani 5740, the ma'amer being learned this year, with full English subtitles.]]> The Most Vehement Enemy https://anash.org/the-most-vehement-enemy/ Fri, 24 Jan 2020 https://anash.org/?p=98443 A Moment with the Rebbe: When an American Yid told the Rebbe that Russia had declared him their most vehement enemy, the Rebbe confirmed it was true. ]]> When the Rebbe Intervened to Help a Cancer Researcher https://anash.org/when-the-rebbe-intervened-to-help-a-cancer-researcher/ https://anash.org/when-the-rebbe-intervened-to-help-a-cancer-researcher/#comments Tue, 21 Jan 2020 https://anash.org/?p=97374

Chabad historian Rabbi Nochum Zajac explores the Rebbe's unique relationship with cancer researcher Dr. Solomon Ullman.

]]> https://anash.org/when-the-rebbe-intervened-to-help-a-cancer-researcher/feed/ 5 ‘After Sheva Brochos, Go to His House’ https://anash.org/after-sheva-brochos-go-to-his-house/ Fri, 17 Jan 2020 https://anash.org/?p=96438 A Moment with the Rebbe: The Rebbe gave Reb Itch'ke Gansburg surprising advice on how to bring 'young blood' into an organization. ]]> A Mother Must Take Care of Herself https://anash.org/a-mother-must-take-care-of-herself/ Thu, 16 Jan 2020 https://anash.org/?p=95916 When a struggling young mother turned to the Rebbe for chizuk, she came away with a paradigm shift- and some practical advice. ]]> The Rebbe and the Frum Scientists’ Association https://anash.org/the-rebbe-and-the-frum-scientists-association/ https://anash.org/the-rebbe-and-the-frum-scientists-association/#comments Tue, 14 Jan 2020 https://anash.org/?p=95525

In this first installment of Anash.org's new article series, Chabad historian Rabbi Nochum Zajac explores the Rebbe's unique relationship with Professor Elmer Offenbacher, founder of the AOJS.

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The day of Yud Shevat is deeply connected with Basi Legani. Read about the history of this fundamental maamar, and how we continue its cycle of study today.

]]> Whose Suggestion Is It? https://anash.org/whose-suggestion-do-we-accept/ Fri, 10 Jan 2020 https://anash.org/?p=94399

A Moment with the Rebbe: Though it appeared to be for a good cause, the Rebbe vehemently opposed the changes suggested by secular groups.

]]> What the Rebbe Did for a Mechitza https://anash.org/what-the-rebbe-did-for-a-mechitza/ https://anash.org/what-the-rebbe-did-for-a-mechitza/#comments Fri, 03 Jan 2020 https://anash.org/?p=92572 A Moment with the Rebbe: When Mrs, Shula Kazen relayed that the shul president refused to erect a mechitza, the Rebbe arranged an otherworldly appearance.]]> https://anash.org/what-the-rebbe-did-for-a-mechitza/feed/ 1 Hei Teves: The Story of Didan Notzach https://anash.org/hei-teves-the-story-of-didan-notzach/ Wed, 01 Jan 2020 https://anash.org/?p=91606 Following an intense legal battle over stolen seforim, Judge Charles Sifton ruled that the Frierdiker Rebbe's libray belongs to the chassidim. ]]> Customs of Nittel Nacht https://anash.org/customs-of-nittel-nacht/ Wed, 25 Dec 2019 https://anash.org/?p=88416 In a sicha delivered on Shabbos Parshas Vayeshev 5750, the Rebbe speaks about the appropriate way to conduct ourselves on this night. ]]> Mingle Among Chassidim https://anash.org/mingle-among-chassidim/ Fri, 20 Dec 2019 https://anash.org/?p=86744 A Moment with the Rebbe: When Reb Mottel Altein was experiencing heart pains, the Rebbe offered an alternative method of healing. ]]>