Among Chassidim

In this episode, Rabbi Berel Lazar, Chief Rabbi and Shliach of Russia, shares memories of his parents and his grandfather, the renowned poet Reb Tzvi Meir Steinmetz, growing up on shlichus in Milan, Italy, and his childhood visits to the Rebbe. Rabbi Lazar also recalls coming to New York to learn in yeshivah and later spending years in 770, where the Rebbe’s farbrengens left a lasting impression o...

In this episode, Rabbi Eli Touger of Boca Raton, the prolific translater of Sichos in English, shares the story of his journey from his early life and becoming frum, to his years in Kfar Chabad, the Chassidim and personalities who influenced him, and his eventual arrival at 770 where he quickly became involved in the chazarah of the Rebbe’s farbrengens. Rabbi Touger also discusses his decades-long...

In this episode, Rabbi Avrohom Mann, mashpia at the Toronto Yeshiva, shares how his father became connected to the Rebbe, and his own personal connection after arriving from Yerushalayim as a young bochur. He reflects on what it was like to live from week to week, drawing inspiration and direction from the Rebbe’s farbrengens. In a fascinating and heartfelt Farbrengen, Rabbi Mann highlights a numb...

In this episode, which took place at the New York–New England Regional Kinus Hashluchim, Rabbi Simon Jacobson shares the story about his grandfather’s connection to Lubavitch through the Rebbe Rashab, his father Rabbi Gershon Ber Jacobson’s work with the Rebbe and the founding of the Algemeiner Journal , and his own years by the Rebbe as a chozer. Rabbi Jacobson reflects on growing up in Crown Hei...

In this episode, Rabbi Zalman Lipsker, Shliach in Philadelphia, shares his remarkable journey from his childhood in Kutaisi, Georgia, and the rich history of the Lipsker family. He recounts learning in secret chadorim under the watchful eye of the KGB, experiencing the dramatic escape of Lubavitcher Chassidim from the Soviet Union, and spending time in a DP camp surrounded by Chassidim. He also de...

In this episode, Rabbi Zushe Greenberg, Shliach to Solon, Ohio, shares the powerful story of his father’s mesiras nefesh, including his imprisonment in Siberia and Russian jails, and his unwavering ibergigebinkeit and hiskashrus to the Rebbe—and later in Bnei Brak. He then reflects on and brings listeners into the atmosphere of 770 during his years as a bachur, vividly describing the feeling of st...

In this episode, Nuchie Schapiro of Los Angeles discusses his newly authored book, Legacy of Resilience , an in-depth exploration of the history of the Schapiro family, including the Rebbe’s melamed, Reb Schneur Zalman Vilenkin. Beyond that, he offers profound insight into the lives of Lubavitcher Chassidim during the era of the Rebbe Rashab and the Frierdiker Rebbe under Soviet communism, the “Gr...

In this episode, Rabbi Kasriel Kastel of Crown Heights shares his remarkably rich family history, tracing his parents’ and grandparents’ roots back to the era of the Rebbe Rashab and the earliest Chassidim in America. He reflects on his early years with the The Rebbe beginning in 1953, and his time spent in yeshivah and 770. Rabbi Kastel also discusses his unique work with Lubavitch Youth Organiza...

In this episode, Rabbi Yosef Gopin, Shliach in Hartford, CT, shares his family history, stories and reflections from his years with the Rebbe and his Shlichus. Beyond the facts and events, Rabbi Gopin brings deep emotion and insight into the ruchnius’dike meaning behind those experiences, offering listeners a heartfelt and inspiring farbrengen. Enjoy this meaningful conversation filled with warmth...

In this episode, Rabbi Menachem Gerlitzky of Crown Heights shares the story of his family background—how his parents came to Lubavitch and their connection to the Frierdiker Rebbe and the Rebbe. He reflects on his youth and the various shlichus’n he was involved in, and speaks about the unique role the Rebbe encouraged him to take on in organizing Siyum HaRambam, and how it all unfolded. Along the...

In this episode, Rabbi Bentzion Pearson - grandson of Rabbi Dovid Raskin - shares remarkable documents, photos, and correspondence between Tzach and the Rebbe, offering a timeless lesson for us all.

In this episode, Rabbi Berel Levine, director of the Agudas Chasidei Chabad Library, shares his journey; from his parents’ roots and upbringing in Eretz Yisroel, to coming to the Rebbe, his marriage and kollel years. With his trademark precision, he offers a detailed look at his work for the Rebbe through the library, Kovetz Yagdil Torah , the sefarim case, and his shlichus to Russia, along with a...

In this episode, Rabbi Shais Taub dives in to the power of truly learning the Rebbe’s approach- not just quoting it, but internalizing it in a way that shapes how we think and live. We explore motivation, the challenges of applying this guidance in real life, and the importance of turning to the Rebbe as a primary source for clarity, connection, and direction. - Visit our sponsor by going to: www....

In Part II of this episode, Rabbi Levi Garelik shares personal stories from his youth, the founding of Hoaras Hatmimim in Morristown, and the various shlichus’n he was sent on over the years. He reflects on meaningful and memorable moments with the Rebbe, along with fascinating experiences- from his involvement with the prime minister of Italy, to the sefarim in Russia, and much more. - Visit our...

In this episode, Rabbi Dovid Olidort, chief editor at Kehos, shares his journey from growing up in Russia behind the Iron Curtain to coming to yeshiva in New York to be by the Rebbe. He speaks about how he gradually became involved in chazara of the Rebbe’s farbrengens, eventually becoming a maniach- transcribing sichos and eventually all the maamorim. He shares stories of working closely with Reb...

In this episode, Rabbi Bentzion Pearson shares about his illustrious grandfather, Reb Dovid Raskin. Over the years, Bentzion has spent a great deal of time researching and organizing his grandfather’s archives, gaining a deeper understanding of his life and his incredible ibergigebenkeit to the Rebbe, which he shared with us. He also speaks about the biographical book he is currently working on, w...

In this episode, Reb Hirshel Notik of Crown Heights, who came to the Rebbe from France in 1974 and has devoted his life to transcribing and editing the Rebbe’s talks ever since, takes us behind the scenes of what it takes- and continues to take- to produce the Hanachos of the Rebbe’s Sichos. He shares numerous specific examples, offering an extraordinary deep dive into how this meticulous work was...

In this episode, Rabbi Berel Levertov of Santa Fe, New Mexico, shares memories of his father, Reb Moshe Levertov, and his work helping Jews in Russia through Ezras Achim, and of his mother, Mrs. Brocha Levertov, the devoted “mikvah lady” of Crown Heights who also prepared for and interacted with the Rebbe over the years. Rabbi Levertov also discusses growing up as a yeshiva student in the ’70s and...

In this week’s episode, Rabbi Levi Garelik of Crown Heights takes us on a deeply personal journey through his family’s rich history. He shares stories of his grandfathers, Rabbi Posner and Rabbi Garelik, vivid memories of his parents’ upbringing and shlichus in Milan, and powerful encounters that he and his family experienced with the Rebbe. This episode is rich with living history, warmth, and un...

Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi, mashpia at Central Yeshiva in 770, reflects on his family roots, a rare childhood growing up at the Rebbe’s feet, and the early years of the Rebbe’s nesius. He shares memorable moments from the Chof-Lamed years and the personal guidance he received from the Rebbe on influencing talmidim.

In this episode, Rabbi Yehuda Clapman of Crown Heights reflects on his youth and his journey to becoming a Chabad Chossid, and shares beautiful stories of his family’s personal connection with the Rebbetzin- highlighting her remarkable sensitivity and warmth.

In this episode, Rabbi Levi New, a Shliach in Montreal, Canada, discusses the unique initiative at his active Chabad House (MTC), L’chaim , which empowers community members to take part in Mivtzoyim. He explores the Rebbe’s vision, that every Yid is a shliach of Yiddishkeit regardless of official title or role, and how this outlook transformed our generation's relationship with Yiddishkeit.

In this episode, Rabbi Chaim Shaul Brook of LaHaK, shares his personal journey- from his family’s legacy and his revered grandfather, living in Eretz Yisrael, and arriving by the Rebbe for the first time. He reflects on his bochurishe years in the Rebbe’s presence, including doing shmira by the Rebbe’s room, and how those experiences shaped his life. Rabbi Brook also gives a behind-the-scenes look...

In this episode, Rabbi Aron Kamman, a Mashpia at Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto Zal, reflects on his early years in the presence of the Rebbe. He shares practical chinuch guidance, along with insights into the mindset and attitudes necessary for living a life of Chassidus - emphasizing that each person must actively seek their own authentic path in living as a Chossid.

In this episode, Rabbi Shlomo Cunin, Head Shliach of California, speaks in his uniquely lively and inspiring style about his youth and bochurishe years by the Rebbe, pioneering shlichus in California, the Rebbe’s detailed guidance along the way, and the many shlichus’n he was personally entrusted with by the Rebbe.