The Rebbe’s Library Might Have a Photo of Your Grandfather

One especially unique collection in the Rebbe’s library is an archive of over 50,000 photos. It contains photos of chassidim, their families, and Chabad activities from across the globe.

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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One especially unique collection in the Rebbe’s library is an archive of over 50,000 photos.

The photos, some of which are photos of chassidim and their families, and others of Chabad activities, are unique, with the vast majority being one-of-a-kind.

How did this collection come together in the Rebbe’s library?

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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