New Derher Media Tell the Story of Rosh Chodesh Kislev

In honor of Rosh Chodesh Kislev, A Chassidisher Derher has released new videos, podcasts and educational resources for children and adults about the Rebbe’s recovery in 5738.

Rosh Chodesh Kislev marks the day the Rebbe returned home after five weeks in 770 under medical care, following the heart attack on Shemini Atzeres 5738. Chassidim celebrated the Rebbe’s recovery by dancing throughout the night, and the day has since been marked with seudas hoda’a and farbrengens as a special Yom Tov.

For children, Derher produced a new 10-minute video narrated by Rabbi Levi Greenberg that tells the story in a child-friendly format.

Families and teachers can also use a Kahoot quiz, a printable version of the story and a parent and teacher answer sheet, and an audio version, The Complete Story of Rosh Chodesh Kislev, is available on Spotify. The program was previewed at the virtual Kinus Hashluchim, where it was well received by the boys.

For adults, a special episode of Among Chassidim features Rabbi Raleigh Resnick sharing the story of his father, who was called to join the team of doctors treating the Rebbe in 5738, and the lifelong connection that followed. The episode is available on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts.

Derher is also featuring its comprehensive account of Rosh Chodesh Kislev from the archive, which covers the dramatic weeks following Shemini Atzeres 5738 and the joy of the Rebbe’s recovery, told through the diaries of those who were there. The full article can be read online, and a 34-minute audio version is available on Derher Audio.

Derher is also already looking ahead to Hei Teves, which this year marks 40 years since Didan Notzach in 5747. In Among Chassidim Episode 69, “Hei Teves 40 Years | A Bochur’s Perspective,” Rabbi Kasriel Shemtov shares a bochur’s view of the events surrounding the historic victory. The episode is available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.