How the Rebbe’s Library Responded to the Spread of the Internet

About two decades ago, with the spread of the internet, libraries across the world, started seeing a drastic decrease in the number of visitors. In response, the Rebbe’s library launched an ambitious project.

By Anash.org reporter

Thousands of priceless treasures lie on the shelves and safes of the Central Chabad Library, right next door to 770. The average chossid, however, won’t have the chance to see the most precious of them. Until now, that is.

A new series, launched by Anash.org in partnership with the Rebbe’s library, will showcase some of the most unique and historic books and items in the Rebbe’s library.

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About two decades ago, as the internet became more and more mainstream, libraries across the world, including the Rebbe’s library, started seeing a drastic decrease in the number of visitors.

In response, the Rebbe’s library launched an ambitious project, one that brought the library to every home. 

Listen to the lecture in podcast format by clicking here.

For all previous episodes of ‘Treasures from the Rebbe’s Library’ click here.

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  1. Very interesting, thanks for posting such good wholesome Yiddish news one after the other, keep on going

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