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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 at his lifelong involvement in publishing the Rebbe’s Sichos and Toras Menachem, along with encouragement on how to connect to and learn the Rebbe’s Torah.

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.

In this episode, Rabbi Asi Spiegel of Tzfas, Eretz Yisroel, shares his journey from growing up in a modern Orthodox environment to developing a deep love for the Rebbe, ultimately leading him to learn in 770. With heartfelt emotion, he describes powerful and formative experiences from the years he spent by the Rebbe - moments that continue to shape his life today. He also discusses the avodah and path forward for chassidim now, post Gimmel Tammuz.

In this episode, Rabbi Dovid Krinsky of Crown Heights, NY and founder of Jewish Educational Media, reflects on his experiences as the son of the Rebbe’s Mazkir, how he became involved in initiating the televised broadcasts of the Rebbe, and shares personal responses he received from the Rebbe along the way.

In this episode, Rabbi Chaim Schapiro, menahel of Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim in Morristown, shares warm zichronos from his years by the Rebbe. He reflects on what it meant to be a bochur after Gimmel Tammuz, and the incredible chayus he sees in the bochurim of today. Rabbi Schapiro also speaks passionately about the importance of learning the Rebbe’s Torah.

In this episode, Rabbi Schmerling, a Shliach in Far Rockaway, NY, reflects on growing up in Switzerland and what it meant for him to stay connected to the Rebbe from afar. He shares his experiences of coming to the Rebbe, along with memorable encounters, stories, and more.

In this episode, Rabbi Yosef Gansburg, longtime Shliach in Toronto, Canada, shares his rich family history, upbringing, and the many horaos and kiruvim he received from the Rebbe, highlighting the profound importance of shlichus.

In this episode, renowned Chassidic artist Michoel Muchnik shares what drew him to Chabad Chassidus and how the Rebbe’s guidance deeply influenced his artwork, helping shape his unique style. --- www.muchnikarts.com

In this episode, Rabbi Yosef Landa of S. Louis, MO reflects on his early years as a young shliach, when he experienced the Rebbe’s unparalleled interest and deep involvement in a particular initiative, giving him and many others the strength to carry the mission forward.

In this episode, Rabbi Mendel Kaplan of Oak Park, MI, joins us to share the story behind the groundbreaking Tanya Hasholaim—the first Tanya to present a truly transformational approach rooted in the Rebbe’s vision—and the remarkable process that made it possible. -- For more details on the Tanya, visit ⁠Hatanya.com

In this episode, Chassidic superstar Avraham Fried shares how the Rebbe encouraged and inspired his decades-long career — and what it means for each of us to use our talents as a Shlichus.

In this episode, Rabbi Moshe Wolberg, Rosh Yeshiva and Maggid Shiur at Kfar Chabad Yeshiva, reflects on his early life, his path to Lubavitch, and farbrengs about what being a Chossid means in our times.