Among Chassidim

Ep. 49: What Was The Rebbe’s Childhood Like with Nuchie Schapiro

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 “Great Escape” from Russia, and the Rebbe’s nesius. Link to purchase book: https://a.co/d/0bN8wCts [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1Z8JHRW?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_7KKPHRWSTQBE9ET0Q88W&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_7KKPHRWSTQBE9ET0Q88W&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_7KKPHRWSTQBE9ET0Q88W&bestFormat=true&rsd=zCpYU5XWwnnOFjG9ySyyEKHjTKw6pyhkwMOIYZ4YJJ3MrOMyUWWB7%2Fer3Kad9g2Vk9k931XxdisIst5PK1qyyW1YsphNmrfwE6SgoUmPOOFq&edk=AQIDAHi1lw%2FM8UbbSMD9ScOOFEmBMHMthHeEhqDaQYPJUAX3jQFaOCR1RYzdQ9AuWhIPpCi7AAAAfjB8BgkqhkiG9w0BBwagbzBtAgEAMGgGCSqGSIb3DQEHATAeBglghkgBZQMEAS4wEQQMNSQLX1PTvnmfLwV3AgEQgDudvVeNboYlhZFgb%2BWJfreqpTHt7AErQj8871xQVfHmI9IGZqaRbLR6vkY%2BJJ1rPyu2%2BoUd7vPOOFT4%2BA%3D%3D] Link to Reiter family fund: https://charidy.com/reiterfamilyfund [https://charidy.com/reiterfamilyfund]

Ep. 48: The Rebbe’s Kiruv To Me In 1953 with Rabbi Kasriel Kastel

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 Organization (Tzach), sharing personal stories, memorable experiences, and special horaos he received from the Rebbe throughout the years.

Ep. 47: What We Saw Was Only Half The Story with Rabbi Yosef Gopin

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, perspective, and connection.

Ep. 46: Why The Rebbe Referred To Me As A Mesudar with Rabbi Menachem Gerlitzky

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 way, he weaves in meaningful stories and personal experiences.

Ep. 45:Noteworthy Documents & Correspondences of R' Dovid Raskin Part II with Rabbi Bentzion Pearson

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.