From the Margins of Chabad History: After fake news was spread regarding the Rebbe Rashab’s words about anti-frum activists, the Frierdiker Rebbe wrote a letter to set the record straight. This previously unknown letter is presented here for the first time, with the full background of the event.
From the Margins of Chabad History: The Riga File
The latest installment of “From the Margins of Chabad History” presents a new letter and picture of the Frierdiker Rebbe, along with newspaper articles about his time in Riga and the short-lived Chabad yeshivah there.
The Fascinating Story of a Forgotten Tomim
From the Margins of Chabad History: An article published in an American Yiddish newspaper in 1941 vividly describes the new Lubavitcher Yeshivah in 770. The article’s mention of a previously unknown tomim sparked an investigation that uncovered a fascinating story. Presented in honor of 9 Adar, the anniversary of the Frierdiker Rebbe’s arrival in America.
The Tragic Story of a Lost Genius
From the Margins of Chabad History: Weaving together chasidishe stories, outsider accounts, and hard documents, the second installment “From the Margins of Chabad History” uncovers the sorry tale of a lost Chabad genius.
From the Margins of Chabad History: A Letter to Chevron
From the Margins of Chabad History: The first installment of a new Anash.org column uncovers a fascinating unknown letter in which the Frierdiker Rebbe movingly describes the nature of his work guiding his Chassidim. Pirsum Rishon
A Young Boy’s Memories of Reb Hillel Paritcher
In honor of the 160th yahrtzeit of the legendary chossid of all time, R. Hillel Paritcher, we present a rare personal account of his remarkable personality and activities preserved in an old Yiddish newspaper.
A Visit to Otvotzk on Yud Beis Tammuz
In a unique account, Ben-Zion Zyserman-Gold, a Polish yeshiva bochur turned Conservative rabbi in America, describes his visit to the Frierdiker Rebbe’s Yud Beis Tammuz farbrengen 85 years ago in Otvotzk, Poland.
A Conversation with the Rebbe Rashab on a Park Bench
Shoskes and the Rebbe Rashab over the park in Sloviansk
Shoskes and the Rebbe Rashab over the park in Sloviansk
Journalist Dr. Chaim Shoskes records an encounter he had with the Rebbe Rashab in the resort town of Sloviansk and the fascinating conversation they had after the Czar was killed.
Lubavitch Opposition to New York Eruv is 120 Years Old
The topic of eruv in New York City and the Lubavitch view has been much discussed in recent times. But a newly uncovered newspaper clipping shows that the issue was addressed by a student of the Tzemach Tzedek nearly 120 years ago.