A yid whose very essence was ”Avoda”. (5771).

The Rebbe (RaShaB) Nishmoso Eiden’s efforts at spreading old Minhagei chassidim. Based on the introduction to the Kunteres “Umayan” and his tzava’a (will).

This class (or Farbrengen) explores the unique contribution of the Rebbe RaShaB to the philosophy of Chassidus ChaBaD. His orderly style and his resolving contradictions and streamlining of the language make his Ma’amarim far more learn-able than the Ma’amarim before him. Two ideas: 1) ‘Tun (working to understand, clarify and correct: which only a Rebbe…

This class is based on an episode related by the Frierdike’ Rebbe in a new volume of Igros Kodesh. It relates a meeting between the young Rebbe RaShaB and older Chassidim. It reveals their love for him and their encouragement to him.

Adar 2 5776, Beis Midrash Linashim UBanos 770. In honor and commemoration of the 150th Yahrtzeit of the Rebbe the Tzemach Tzedek, a series of classes will commence on the story of his life, each week for the foreseeable future (until we finish). This is our contribution to the commemoration of this jubilee, as the…

Based on a summary of the Rebbe MaHaRaSh’s life published in the introduction to the “VeHecherim” (The first volume of his chassidus published by the Rabbeiim). Part One. Part Two.

on the occasion of his 40th Yahrtzeit 10 Sivan 5776 These are short comments made by Rabbi Paltiel about his beloved Zaydi on the day of his Levaya. In addition to honoring the memory of his grandfather, these stories provide insight into a different era of Jewish life in America, and his relationship with the…

A brief biography of Reb Hilel Paritcher who found his way to ChaBaD as a young man and became one the very greatest ChaBaD ever produced.

The decision to remain in Russia. The Rebbe MaHaRaSh was a Rebbe over very few Chassidim for a short time, but he made decisions which were incredibly far reaching, it reaches until us and beyond.