When Rabbi Avrohom Winner helped a couple put up mezuzos, he was amazed to see the husband’s cherished photo of the aliya he had merited to have by the Rebbe on the occasion of his bar mitzvah.
A Match Made in Mockery
Melave Malka Story: After continually rejecting a shidduch with the daughter of a simple Yid, a town rav showed up by the Baal Shem Tov to ask advice on the match for his son. What caused the sudden change of heart?
The Man Who Knew How to Ask
Here’s My Story: Rabbi Sholom Nemtzov relates a story about his grandfather Rabbi Avraham Sender Nemtzov and two critical requests he made.
The Chassid Who Evaded Arrest
Melave malka story: When a letter containing evidence of Reb Baruch’s endeavors ended up behind bars, it kept him from going to prison himself.
Appealing to the Top
Rabbi Efraim Schmuckler asked for a blessing that his uncle succeed in leaving Soviet Russia. The Rebbe gave him a blessing, but made it conditional on him keeping it secret.
For the Sake of Heaven
Here’s My Story: When Rabbi Sidney Shulman questioned the Rebbe’s instructions on grounds of halacha, the Rebbe answered him in detail.
The Vanishing Flame
Melava malka story: When Reb Baruch of Mezhibuz’s menorah’s flame disappeared, his chassidim were shocked to discover where it had gone.
Looking Out For Fellow Jews
The Rebbe’s words to Mrs. Joan Zlotnick during a yechidus prevented an intermarriage 30 years later.
Gold Coins, Silver Coins
Melava malka story: “Why do you still suspect me of stealing your silver coins when I did not touch your gold?”
The Making of the Piamenta Band
Here’s My Story: Musician Avi Piamenta tells of the early days of the Piamenta Band, and the guidance the Rebbe gave them on using their music as a force for good.
Is Hillel Evil?
Melava Malka Story: No one understand Reb Zushe’s strange play on the holy words of Tehillim – except for his host.
The Yeshiva That Was Built in a Day
Melava malka story: When the first Gerer Rebbe expressed a seemingly impractical wish, one man decided to make it happen.
The Inner Meaning of a Bracha
Here’s My Story: During a yechidus with the Rebbe for his birthday, the Rebbe instructed Rabbi Simcha Piekarski to share with the campers a lesson that would instill yiras shamayim. When unsure what he would say, the Rebbe gave him the lesson to give over.
My Life Was Saved by the Tefillin I Gave Away
There are times when Divine providence is so stark that you cannot help but take notice.
The Glory of Tomchei Temimim
Here’s my Story: Rabbi Shneur Zalman Gafne, was concerned that with all the time he dedicates to teaching he was no longer able to daven at length.
She Understood Humanity: Rebbetzin Devorah Groner
A dedicated shlucha, wife and mother, Rebbetzin Devorah Groner is best remembered for her perpetually joyful spirit and her inner strength.
The Secret Slip of Parchment
Melava Malka story: A couple was tragically separated from their infant son. Nineteen years later, a miraculous turn reunited them.
An All Purpose Cure
As a child, Baruch Wilhelm suffered damage to his ears, and requested the Rebbe’s blessing to regain his hearing. Instead, he received a deep and impactful lesson to apply throughout his life.
Unexpected Awakenings
A technical issue with my internet connection solved a much deeper issue in my life.
The Rebbetzin Who Learned From a Thief
Melava Malka story: When Rebbetzin Miriam Chaya of Scholtz heard her father’s bracha to Leibel the ganiv, she asked him to bless her, too.