Sharing the Rebbe with the World
This Sunday, the 14th of Iyar, is Pesach Sheni, the second Pesach. In temple times, Jews who were unable to bring the Paschal offering before Pesach were given the chance to make it up, by bringing it a month later on Pesach Sheni. Hear the Rebbe point out two powerful lessons we can apply to our lives, learnt out from this special day.
After six years of distributing Here's My Story newsletters, JEM is now publishing a selection of some of the greatest in a new book entitled One by One, highlighting the Rebbe’s guidance to the individuals that came through his door.
Ashreinu has created a new playlist highlighting various unique recordings of the Rebbe praying. This playlist includes both regular prayers, as well as special moments from around the year.
Just in its third round, the wildly popular Connection Point program has already spread to 37 schools, and now has more than 2500 students involved.
A writer who was doing research on a book about Jewish mysticism and spirituality visited the Rebbe to discuss his project and gain insight.
This week, Dr. Elmer (Eliezer) Offenbacher of Jerusalem, Israel, passed away. Dr. Offenbacher, 95, merited to have correspondence with the Rebbe and an audience in 1951, and just a few short months ago, Rabbi Zusha Wolf, My Encounter's lead Israel interviewer, arranged an interview with him.
Here's My Story: I grew up in a typical Jewish-American family – we were not completely Torah observant, but we were traditional. Although I attended a Jewish after-school program, I had no interest in Judaism whatsoever.
It's a great day when something new comes through the door; an unknown reel, a video, or new photos. We're pleased to share the latest and newest collection we received, the Lag B'omer photos of photographer Avraham Slavin.
Exactly 31 years ago today, the 2nd of Iyar 1988, then newly elected Knesset Member Bibi Netanyahu visited the Rebbe. The Rebbe encouraged him to hold strong, and blessed him with success in his new role.
Operation Exodus, the Chabad effort that saved 1,800 Iranian Jewish children, took place exactly forty years ago. Although not overtly involved, the Rebbe directed and encouraged the efforts behind the scenes, and JEMCentral presents a glimpse into that involvement.