When Shmuel Katan came to spend Simchas Torah with the Rebbe, chassidim urged him to play his violin while the Rebbe distributed Kos Shel Bracha. To his surprise, the Rebbe offered three pointers on his technique.
“Learn Torah With Open Eyes!”
Watch a miraculous story about a boy who almost lost his eyesight until the Rebbe’s bracha changed everything.
“I Don’t Recognize You”
Why didn’t the Rebbe recognize Mrs. Esther Langsam? Rabbi Akiva Wagner on bringing our ‘new selves’ into a post-Tishrei world.
The Kidnapped Chosson
Melava Malka story: When a generous man saved a chosson on his wedding day, Reb Levi Yitzchok of Berditchev promised him great reward.
Two Heroes, One Home
When Shloime Zionce sat down with Rabbi Yitzi and Dina Hurwitz, he unwrapped a story of unmatched faith and strength.
“It Could Have Been Avoided…”
Here’s My Story: At a Yomtov Seuda, the Rebbe was disappointed when chassidim hesitated to rule that Moshiach should come. When the Beis Yisroel of Ger heard this, his eyes welled up with tears.
Parsha Podcasts: Yom Kippur
Anash.org is pleased to bring you a curated selection of audio shiurim on Yom Kippur.
Unpacking On The Battlefield
While Rabbi Shimon Bekerman was serving on the front lines during the Yom Kippur War, he was also serving as the Rebbe’s shliach as well.
Unlocking the Gate of Trust
Here’s My Story: A young man who was experiencing a mental health crisis, turned to the Rebbe for advice.
From Rags to Riches
Here’s My Story: When Mr. Ami Pykovski decided to close his clothing store on the most profitable day of the week, he didn’t know how he’d be able to survive.
Reunited with “The Zeide”
Here’s My Story: Reb Moshe Vishedsky was considering requesting exit visas for only part of his family, until he got a letter from the Rebbe.
Talk to the Bench
When a bochur was reluctant to chazer chassidus, the Rebbe had a story for him.
A L’Chaim for Every Employee
Maariv reporter Rabbi Naftali Kraus was given 430 dollars to distribute to every employee at his organization.
Remembering the Pan
The Frierdiker Rebbe was concerned why he hadn’t yet received a pan from a particular chossid.
The Missing Man
Melava Malka Story: Reb Yaakov and Reb Moshe spent their days deep in Torah study. Both had married into affluent families, and both possessed the tenacity to bury their heads in their books for hours on end.
Don’t Wait to Feel It
Here’s My Story: Rabbi Chaim Shneur Nisenbaum learned from the Rebbe that what matters most is action, even when he doesn’t feel like it.
Fear of Below
The Rebbe Rashab once lived above an evil neighbor. But he had another fear.
The Wayward Shochet and the Holy Hitchhikers
Melava Malka Story: Moshe was known to frequent the local watering holes, whiling away entire nights in a drunken stupor.
Tracht Gut Vet Zein Gut, Literally
Here’s My Story: Rabbi Avraham Rottenberg was under immense emotional distress over his father’s health.
The Disappearing Pain
Rebbetzin Rivkah assisted the sick and needy in the town of Lubavitch, earning her the title “Mother of Lubavitch.” Once someone deceived her, and she was delighted.