Friday
Aug022019
A Holy Hideout
August 2, 2019Selections from the diary of - the Kosel’s Rabbi Meir Yehuda Getz about his burning desire to uncover the hiding place of the Aron and the Rebbe’s letter advising him against it.
Entries in History (12)
Thursday
Jul252019
Liberation after the Liberation
The story of Chabad in the City of Our Fathers – Chevron, the city second in significance to the Jewish people that was redeemed in the storm of the Six Day War.
Wednesday
Nov212018
THE GREAT “PUNISHMENT” OF THE DAYAN OF VILNA
I visited the home of the Lieders in Shikkun Chabad in Lud to be menachem the family on the loss of their young father, R’ Tzvi.
Tuesday
Nov152016
AND HE SHALL VANISH IN THE WHIRLWINDS OF YEMEN
The case of the missing Yemenite children has again made the headlines. The hope is that in light of the government’s support on the issue, it will finally be investigated in a more serious manner. The Beis Moshiach Magazine took the opportunity to conduct an exclusive interview with several Anash families of Yemenite origin, who spoke with us about the personal tragedies they experienced during those early years of the modern Jewish state and the unsuccessful attempts to snatch their children. We also shed new light on what the Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach said on this issue: how many children were actually kidnapped, how this case was connected to the Yossele Schumacher affair, whether religious Jews were involved, and whether it’s still possible to find these missing children.
Tuesday
Mar292016
A SHUL – AGAINST ALL ODDS!
Shuls always held a central place within Jewish communities, whether in European countries, African countries, the Middle East, ancient Babylon or modern New York. Not for naught were shuls called miniature sanctuaries, for in shuls, the Jewish people found consolation when there was no place to encounter the Creator face to face and offer sacrifices. This is the reason why shuls are looked upon with respect and their holiness is treasured
Tuesday
Feb102015
THE HOLY PROTECTRESS OF CHEVRON
Rebbetzin Menucha Rochel, granddaughter of the Alter Rebbe, lived in the holy city of Chevron for over fifty years. She left her stamp on the lives of the Jews of Chevron. In her honor, a beis midrash was founded in the home of her oldest son, R’ Yehuda Leib. She was admired by all and was known for her righteousness, great wisdom and for her blessings which came to fruition in supernatural ways. She used this wondrous power to bring salvation for the good of the Jewish people. This is one of many stories:
Tuesday
Nov042014
MAKING HISTORY
R’ Shneur Zalman Berger, Beis Moshiach’s historical researcher, hosts his friend R’ Yosef Yitzchok Kaminetzky for a fascinating discussion between fellow researchers. * They agree that much needs to be done to bequeath Chabad history to the younger generation. * They disagree about whether it is appropriate to give the Righteous of the Nations of the World award to the Nazi officer who was instrumental in saving the Rebbe Rayatz. * A fascinating journey into the world of Chabad historians.
Tuesday
Nov042014
THE FLOURISHING OF JUDAISM IN MALACHOVKA
The Chabad community in Malachovka went through much travail. * From a small suburb on the edge of Moscow it became an exclusive area of the wealthy.* Part 2 of the story of the community from World War II until today.
Tuesday
Oct282014
A CHASSIDIC SUBURB CALLED MALACHOVKA
Not many Jews living there now know that Malachovka is a place that was once infused with Chassidic spirit, mixed with the blood and tears of Chassidim. Malachovka, a suburb of Moscow, is where the Rebbe Rayatz went after his incarceration. * The Chabad history of Malachovka along with gripping stories of mesirus nefesh.
Wednesday
Apr302014
STORMS IN THE SOUTH
To mark Beis Iyar, the birthday of the Rebbe Maharash, we present this historical piece about the lobbying efforts made by the Rebbe Maharash in Petersburg in 5639-5642. * From the book “Toldos Chabad B’Peterburg”
Tuesday
Mar252014
AN ENTIRE COMMUNITY UNDER ARREST
“During the interrogation, all were seen to have outstanding abilities, answering the questions like idiots who did not know a thing and did not even understand what they were asked” – a quote from the prosecution file against the members of the Tzemach Tzedek k’hilla who were arrested 84 years ago in Leningrad-Petersburg * The full story of the arrests which led to the collapse of the k’hilla.
Wednesday
Mar072012
NASI AND CHASSID ON PURIM
The President of Israel, Mr. Shneur Zalman Rubashov (Shazar), visited the Rebbe on Purim 5731/1971. He was present for the Megilla reading, followed by a lengthy private audience. The entire event was simultaneously regal and congenial, both festive and somber, and made a deep impression on all present.
