Tzivos Hashem

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Tefillas Geshem of the TzaddikBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1186Our story took place two hundred years ago in the city of Teveria in northern Eretz Yisrael. In those days, the Jewish settlement there began to flourish.
Stories About the Rebbe’s ChecksBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1170It was 5749, a special year. The Rebbe made a number of special announcements about this year: T’hei Shnas Moshiach Tovah, T’hei Shnas Maasim Tovim .
And His Name Is: Chaim MosheBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1167It was 5724/1964. Rabbi E.L. Klein, a talmid chacham and yirei shomayim traveled to the United States on a fundraising trip for a network of boys’ elementary school yeshivos.
The Blessing of ShabbosBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1166“Yaakov, please stay home a bit. Give half an hour to the children. They haven’t seen you all day,” his wife pleaded.
The Question That Was Not AskedBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1165The Rebbe Maharash, Rabbi Shmuel, was the sixth and youngest son of the Tzemach Tzedek, the third Lubavitcher Rebbe.
The Wedding of the Rebbe’s SonBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1164Presented for Beis Iyar, the birthday of the Rebbe Maharash
The Best Seder of AllPesachRena · Tzivos Hashem · #1163Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Jacobson and Rabbi Moshe Lieberman were asked, long ago, to travel to Japan to lead a seder for the Jews there.
Seder Night in ExilePesachBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1162This story took place in communist Russia. The cruel communists did all they could to break the spirit of the Jews.
The Contract That Was Worth DirtBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1161Reuven Gamliel is an earthworks contractor. An “earthworks contractor,” is someone who oversees the planning and carrying out of construction projects involving land preparation.
Three MiraclesBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1160Rabbi and Mrs. Hertzel and Chagit Borochov are known to many, thanks to their Merkaz Igros Kodesh that they’ve been operating for years.
Simple FaithBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1159The Alter Rebbe was a close student of the Mezritcher Maggid. When the Maggid passed away, two tzaddikim committed to spreading Chassidus and leading the Jewish people.
The Decree That Was (Not) AbolishedPurimBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1158It was an old custom in Jewish communities to perform a “Purim shpiel” on Purim. A “Purim Rav” was appointed, along with judges, guards, leaders and enemies of Israel at that time.
An Especially Joyous PurimBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1157Tuesday, 12 Adar II 5752 (March 17, 1992), Buenos Aires, Argentina .
Barzilai’s PartyBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1146By Zalman Bin-Nun The plane arched overhead. Its broad wings cut through the air easily and it f...
Undercover Jewish Agents in FranceChanukahBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1144By Zalman Ben-Nun Bonjour! It’s me, Francois. See how beautiful it is here. Did you ...
Salvation from Far and NearParshas VayeitzeiBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1141Presented for 9 Kislev, the day the Mitteler Rebbe was born and passed away.
What the Newcomer Had to SayBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1139By Yael Schneersohn The loud ringing of the bell got all the students to their classrooms. Duvy ...
Tick TockBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1138By Nechama Bar Silence. The only sound was the tick-tock of watches. R’ Chaim sat in h...
Father of AllBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1117By Nechama Bar My name is Eli Grossman. I grew up in Curacao, a Caribbean island, in an irreligi...
Thanking for the GoodBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1116By Zalman Ben Nun The ticket office in Yerushalayim was very busy. Everyone wanted to go to the ...
S’firas Ha’geulaBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1115By Yael Schneersohn “Hello, Ma!” Leah’s happy voice filled the hou...
No Effort Goes to WasteBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1114By Nechama Bar This story took place over 40 years ago. Reb Yitzchok Nemes, of blessed memory, a...
Prophetic SpiritBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1109By Refael Cheruti This story happened at the end of the Yom Kippur War. In this war, the Arabs h...
Live It NowBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1108By Yael Schneersohn “You just can’t live in that class!” announced...
A Life of PeaceBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1103By Yael Schneersohn “Who took my library book?” Chani’s voice coul...
Being Thankful for the PastBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1093By Yael Schneersohn From the moment Avi opened his eyes, he felt that the day was not going to b...
The Orphan from ShventzianRena · Tzivos Hashem · #1092Chapter 1 By Devorah Leah The Rebbe Rayatz often refers to his beloved teacher, Rashbatz (Rabb...
No Help NeededBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1091By Yael Schneersohn “Shneur, help me with my homework,” said Dovid, as he...
Fifty … Fifty-Five YearsBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1090By Devorah Leah The Ventimiglia stop, France – on the border of Italy. Rabbi Yosef Yit...
A Rosh Hashana LessonRosh HashanahBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1086By Zalman Ben-Nun “Sholom, are you coming with me?” Levi asked in a whisper....
Birthday DiscussionBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1085By Y Schreiber Shmuel: I get the feeling that we haven’t managed to fully reach Alon y...
The Chulent That Brought Him BackBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1083By Devorah Leah At the edge of the town of Lemberg lived a poor tailor. Reuven the tailor was h...
How the Diamonds Were FoundBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1074By Nechama Bar 770 was full of people, as usual. Off to the side, Chassidim gathered in small...
Matches and HatsBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1066By Devorah Leah Out the window could be seen hills, valleys and mountains. The long train made i...
A Month of Life for Every FamilyBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1065By Nechama Bar Jews lived peacefully in a town called Chekov in White Russia. They lived under ...
The Baal Shem Tov’s Gentile HelpersMenachem Ziegelboim · Tzivos Hashem · #1064PART I A small house made of old wood stood on the side of a mountain, among the mountains bet...
You Will Have NachasBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1063By Devorah Leah The Place: S Paul, Minnesota The Time: Yud Shvat 5739 Adina looked around...
A Carton in Exchange for a SuitcaseBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1062Presented to mark the passing of the Rebbe Rashab on Beis Nissan
A Gift for MoshiachBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1061By Miri Levin “Something must be done about Benedict the informer!” R&am...
A Heartfelt PrayerBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1059In a little village lived a poor Jewish man who made a living from running a small inn.
The Real TreasureBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1058One time, a very poor man traveled from his hometown to another town in order to collect donations...
A Life of Mesirus NefeshBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1057Presented to mark 22 Shvat, when Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka passed away.
The Doctor’s PrescriptionTu B'ShvatBeism · Tzivos Hashem · #1056On the fifteenth of Shevat there is judgment on the trees.
The Rebbe’s ChairBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1055Rabbi Rabinowitz, a rabbi in the Bronx, would sit in a corner of his shul and learn. Strangely enough, he did not sit at the head of the table. He sat on the right side.
Do Not Forget USBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1054The story you are about to read was told by the Chassid, Rabbi Asher Sasonkin z”l, the son of the gaon and Chassid, Rabbi Shemaryahu Nachum Sasonkin zt”l who was the rav of Batum…
Tz’daka Hastens the GeulaYsofer · Tzivos Hashem · #1046We met in shul, as usual, in the afternoon. In the winter, when the sun sets so early, Mincha and ...
The Key to It AllYsofer · Tzivos Hashem · #1044T.A.C. 5:30 That’s what I wrote on a note that was sent to all the members of the ...
A Happy ShabbosBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1043By Nechama Bar One day, someone who was not a Lubavitcher Chassid walked into 770. He went over...
From Tav Till AlefBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1042By Yechiel Sofer The weather matched Simcha’s mood. That morning the weather required...
Going Up to the Beis HamikdashBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1039By Zalman Bin-Nun “Gamliel! Fill the clay pitchers with sweet water, seal them with w...
Just AskBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1038By Nechama Bar R’ Berel Chasniker was the devoted follower of the Rebbe of Chernobyl...
Dovid the Policeman (Or Advisor)Beis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1037By Zalman Bin-Nun The road was nearly empty. A few cars silently zoomed by on their way to thei...
Just the Right StoryBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1036By Nechama Bar It was Erev Shabbos a few weeks ago. The Freiman family packed their things and ...
The Third SuitBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1033By Zalman Ben-Nun “I have a surprise for you,” Abba called out as he hid th...
The Shepherd Who Prayed for the GeulaBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1032By Nechama Bar R’ Leib Sarah’s was a tremendous tzaddik. He did much on be...
Breaking the WallsBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1028By Zalman Ben-Nun Among the many advertisements on the notice board at the entrance to the b...
Why Did the Arab Grow a Beard?Beis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1027By Nechama Bar There was knocking at the Kali’s door. It was their neighbor, someone not religiously observant, who had a request.
Business Advice from the RebbeBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1026By Nechama Bar R’ Avrohom Meir Alkabetz (a descendant of Rabbi Shlomo Alkabetz, the a...
Putting in the AlefBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1025By Zalman Ben-Nun “The truck came,” announced Rochel excitedly, as she clo...
Length of Days and Good YearsShavuosBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1024A heavy rain fell, accompanied by claps of thunder and flashes of lightning. People scurried th...
A Small Donation for a Big SalvationBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1023By Nechama Bar Suzy waited excitedly at the airport in Lud. She scanned the passengers coming o...
Where Are the Children?Lag BaOmerBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1022By Nechama Bar The marathon of Pesach preparations and cooking is over. Immediately following ...
The T’fillin Saved HimBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1020By Nechama Bar It was many nights already that Sarah, Yair’s mother, did not sleep we...
Doing All We Can to Bring MoshiachBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1019By D Chaim He raced between the houses, looking for a place to hide from the conquering soldier...
Matza Saves from DeathBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1018By Nechama Bar What is the food that can be the sweetest thing you eat on Pesach? Matza from th...
It’s a Sure ThingBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1017By D. Chaim “Hefker! Whoever wants can come on Tuesday to the shul yard and take wh...
Holiday of Freedom, Thanks to the Rebbe’s AdviceBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1016By Nechama Bar The month of Nissan had arrived. Preparations were being made for the upcoming H...
Chana’le, Don’t Forget to LightBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1015By Nechama Bar “Hurry, hurry!” the Nazi guards urged on the unfortunate Je...
Fish for PurimBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1014By Nechama Bar Yechezkel sat on the banks of the lake with a rod in his hand. He tossed the line...
‘How Can I Curse Moshiach’s Most Precious Gift?’Beis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1013By Nechama Bar Erev Shabbos. The home of R’ Zev of Zbarizh was hustling and bustling....
The Costume ContestBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1010By Zalman Bin Nun When the teacher made an announcement in class about a costume party with the...
The Lost BrotherBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1009By Nechama Bar There was tremendous excitement in the Grabovsky home in the Ukraine. Suitcases ...
He Saved My LifeThe Rebbe · Tzivos Hashem · #1008By Nechama Bar 770 was humming as usual. The zal was full of Chassidim. A minyan was daveni...
Mysterious Visit to AuschwitzBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1007By Zalman Ben-Nun “Is everything ready?” I excitedly asked my friend. &...
Housekeeper and CousinChof-Beis ShvatBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1006Presented for Chaf-Beis Shevat, the day that Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka, the wife of the Rebbe, passed away
Times Have ChangedBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1005By D Chaim I walked the streets of Moscow on my way to school as I huddled in my coat, trying t...
A Jewish AnswerBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1004By D Chaim When I returned home on Friday afternoon after school, my mother asked me to get her...
The Rebbe Revealed the SecretBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1003By Nechama Bar “You must decide what you’re doing. If you want to convert,...
Salvation in TorontoBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1002By Nechama Bar R’ Shlomo, the rosh yeshiva, paced his room. He was wracking his brain...
A Siren with a Happy MessageBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1001By D Chaim A deafening noise broke the silence. Mendy who had been sleeping peacefully in his b...
He Only Wanted a Blessing to Catch FishBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #1000By Nechama Bar Hei Teves 5747. The joyous news quickly spread – Didan Natzach! We wer...
A Kotzker Chanuka MiracleBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #999By Nechama Bar It was dark outside. Nobody was out on the street. All were asleep. Only the shr...
Behind the Scenes of Mivtza ChanukaBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #998By Y. Schreiber 3:00 The phone rings: Sholom: Yechi HaMelech HaMoshiach, hello. Who is t...
A Taste of the GeulaBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #997By D Chaim You can see from Yisroel’s face that he is a fine, Chassidishe boy. He n...
Double ReliefBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #996Presented for 9 Kislev, both the birthday and the day the Mitteler Rebbe passed away.
Lesson from a MineBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #995By D Chaim Everything was moving along as usual on that sunny day. The gold mine was humming wi...
The P’sukim Saved My Daughter!Beis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #994By Nechama Bar “Please, save me! Don’t leave me here!” said the fr...
A Once in a Lifetime OpportunityBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #993Presented for Chaf Cheshvan, the birthday of the Rebbe Rashab By Nechama Bar
Why Were They Still Hungry?Beis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #992By D Chaim Class just ended. All my classmates got up and rushed to the yard. I did not rush. I...
A Royal RiddleBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #990By D Chaim I woke up early in the morning. After washing my hands I noticed a note ...
A Meal with TzaddikimBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #989Presented for 29 Elul, the birthday of the Tzemach Tzedek
The Litvishe Rav Who Was a Shliach of the RebbeBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #988By Nechama Bar Helen sat on the couch, her eyes swollen with tears. She herself did not know ho...
A Sincere CryBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #987By D Chaim Remember me? It’s me, Mendel, who found a special clock in my grandfather&a...
What a Smile!Beis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #986By Nechama Bar The murmuring of waves could be heard even through the stone walls. The sound th...
Mystery in CampChaimson · Tzivos Hashem · #985By D Chaim The summer sun’s rays made their way through the window of my room. They ...
The Wonders of the GeulaBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #983By D Chaim My grandfather is one of the most fascinating people I know. His supply of stories i...
Mistaking the darkness for lightBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #982“Happy birthday to Zalmy, happy birthday to you … ” The sounds of singing could be heard from the living room of the Abramowitz family that was celebrating the ninth birthday of their youngest child.
The Holy AriBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #981Presented for 5 Av, the day of the Arizal’s passing.
What Did the Rebbe Mean?Beis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #980Our story took place shortly before Pesach 5770/2010. The Cohens longed to travel to the Rebbe for Pesach after not having been to 770 in a long time.
Men at WorkBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #979Yossi just came back home from a shiur at the Chabad House and was relaxing in a comfortable armchair in the living room.
Ain’t Gonna Work on SaturdaysBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #978Yair is an Israeli, not yet religious, but he has a warm regard for Judaism and he observes a few mitzvos, traditions that he saw growing up.
The Geula Is ImminentBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #977“Ladies and gentlemen, our flight has just landed…” The sound of applause prevented Michael from hearing the rest of the pilot’s message.
Shlichus Near HomeRabbi Boruch Merkur · Tzivos Hashem · #976Tzippora began to lovingly gather the group of tiny tots who were playing on the floor. Lunch would soon be served at the daycare center and she had to get them seated.
The Big TripBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #975“Shimi, good morning, it’s time to get up,” said my mother as she woke me from a sweet dream.
Learning to LiveBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #974“Meeeendy, Shmuuuely, Yoooossi, Chaaaaim, Doooovid, hey, is anyone here?
What’s in a Name?Beis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #973Thursday.
A Meaningful Lag B’omer FarbrengenBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #972The small flame stubbornly clung to the embers of wood and illuminated our faces with a weak light.
Mivtza MatzaRabbi Boruch Merkur · Tzivos Hashem · #971Hi there, it’s me Berel, writing again. This time, I’d like to tell you a story that happened with my cousin, Yechiel, who lives in New York.
The Rebbe’s Blessing to the TailorBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #970Rechov Nachalat Binyamin was busy, as usual. Store owners were busy with customers while others stood in their doorways and hoped passersby would walk in.
Mystery of the Hidden TreasureBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #969“It has to be that, I’m telling you!” “And I’m telling you that it can be anything but that!” “You’re wrong!” This was the back and forth between Shimmy and Duvy.
A Complete Matza for a Complete RecoveryPesachBeis Moshiach · Tzivos Hashem · #968The doctor’s grim face did not bode good tidings. He cleared his throat and said, “A tumor was found in your head and your condition is quite serious.”
Changing PlansBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #967Friday night. 770 in Kfar Chabad. A group of Chassidim were farbrenging, eating a little from the refreshments and drinking l’chaim.
What Are the Chances?Beis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #966“Psssst,” I heard from behind me in the middle of the last class of the day. I turned around and saw Shmuli, my good friend.
Following the Rebbe’s Instructions Brought Her BackBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #965It was late at night and the house was silent. Only in 17 year old Adi’s room was something going on.
Which Era Is More Special?Beis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #964It was late at night and I was lying in bed, trying to fall asleep. When it just wasn’t happening, I decided to share my thoughts with Mendy who was lying in the top bunk.
Planning for PurimBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #963The cellphone rang, playing a lively Chabad Purim tune. R’ Menachem answered the phone with one hand while, with his other hand, he placed a Megilla next to some others.
Riddle in EnglishBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #962Hello everyone. My name is Levi and I live in Crown Heights. My story begins with an English lesson and it happened about twenty years ago.
To Obey, No Questions Asked!Beis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #961Moshe relaxed in his executive chair in his office, quite pleased with himself. He sipped a bit from a cup of coffee that was on the desk and had waited a long time for him.
The Mystery of the StoreroomBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #960“Did you hear what happened?” It was portly Berel who always walked around as tensely as a coiled spring. “No,” I said. “Don’t ask!
How to Get a Draft ExemptionBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #959Presented for 11 Shvat, the day the Rebbe accepted the Chabad leadership .
The Interrupted OutingBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #958“Avromi, Mendy, Levi, Dovid, are you ready?” Abba’s voice could be heard. We raced out of our rooms with our backpacks on our backs, packed with goodies.
A Small but Large RequestBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #957A large delegation approached 770. Journalists, security, the Israeli ambassador to the US, and other important figures accompanied the Israeli Prime Minister, Mr.
Fire of GeulaBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #956Large clouds flew through the air, bringing many Jews to the third Beis HaMikdash.
Thanks to the Chosen PeopleBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #955The wheels of the plane lifted off the runway. The earth slowly became smaller and smaller and only the blue skies and white fluffy clouds could be seen out of the plane’s windows.
Always YearningBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #954Old R’ Yaakov lives near our school. R’ Yaakov is a sweet, old man who loves us dearly. But it wasn’t always like this.
Chanuka Outside the TownBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #953“Hershel, what will be?” Malka asked with tears in her eyes. She pointed at the two children lying on straw mattresses, shivering in the cold. “Look at Moishele and Chaim.
Solving a RiddleBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #952On Sunday, at the end of the first lesson, our teacher announced a new project. “B’ezras Hashem, on Thursday, there will be a project for the students of our class.
The Arrest and ReleaseBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #951Presented for 10 Kislev, the Chag Ha ’ Geula of the Mitteler Rebbe
The Mystery of the Gifts – Solved!Beis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #950The message that old Sholom conveyed on his visit was so clear that we all felt a renewed desire to be involved with the only remaining shlichus, “kabbalas p’nei ha’Rebbi Moshiach…
The Mysterious VisitBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #949“Did you hear who wants to visit our class?” Moishy asked, as he excitedly waved his hands around. At this, the boys gathered round him and he continued.
The Documents Which Were ExchangedBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #948Presented for Chaf Cheshvan, the day the Rebbe Rashab passed away
Kalman’s QuestionBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #947I scanned the shelves in the neighborhood grocery store which is owned by old Kalman. I tried, unsuccessfully, to locate a bag of “healthy” sugar. Have you heard of such a thing?
“Give This to Your Wife”Beis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #946Throughout that difficult time in which Moshe was sick and was being treated, they watched the video again and again on a screen near his bedside.
The Mysterious EventBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #945On Friday, I noticed that Shmuely was going around the classroom and giving out a note to each boy.
L’chaim to HashemYom KippurBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #944The sun was setting in the west, leaving in its wake reddish-purplish hues. The candles lit by the women added to the aura of the day.
The Mystery of the Missing PaperBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #943“Where did I put it? I must remember…” It was the somewhat hoarse voice of old Sholom.
Shofar Blowing on an Isolated IslandBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #942Presented for Chai Elul, the birthday of the Baal Shem Tov and the Alter Rebbe
Geula MonopolyBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #941“ Throw the dice, it’s your turn ,” I urged Shmuli who was lost in thought. Shmuli jiggled the dice in his hands , then tossed them on the board.
The Miracle in the Rebbe’s HouseBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #940Mendy went on mivtzaim as always. He chose a street and began going from building to building, home to home, knocking on each door and offering t’fillin.
The Mystery of the BooksBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #939I’m sure you enjoyed reading my previous article about what happened to us in old Sholom’s printing house.
Rabbi Levi Yitzchok in GalusBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #938Monday, 19 Shvat, 5700. R’ Levi Yitzchok Schneersohn, the Rebbe’s father, traveled by train under very difficult conditions.
The Mystery of the InvitationsRabbi Boruch Merkur · Tzivos Hashem · #937My bar mitzva is coming up. Many boys in my class put on t’fillin already and every week invitations are hung up on the class bulletin board.
Who Stole the Water?Beis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #936“Ochron, see, there’s nobody around. The heat of Tammuz, on top of the starvation and thirst, keeps everyone indoors.
Mission AbroadBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #935“Dear children,” began the afternoon teacher, “I’d like to announce that this year, the children of the upper grades will be going to camp in … Eretz Yisroel!”
Drops of MashkeBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #934Rosh HaShana. Thousands of people from all over the world went to Beis Chayeinu to spend Yom Tov with the Rebbe.
The Flowerpot MysteryBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #933One evening, with no prior notice, I made an announcement, “We are going to grow a plant.” “What for?” asked Sarale, my sister.
The Great TreasureBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #932Presented for 12-13 Tammuz, the birthday and Chag Ha’Geula of the Rebbe Rayatz Nighttime. It is quite dark outside.
Learning to Be CourageousBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #931“I’m so glad you came!” shouted a redheaded boy. “Yeah, we were waiting for you,” said another boy. Then the one on the side, the tallest of them all, called out, “Let’s go!
One Mitzva for AnotherBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #930The young shliach perused the phone book, his finger moving from name to name as he looked for obviously Jewish names.
Mystery DestinationBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #929“I’m telling you, I saw it black on white!” It was Shmuli, my good friend, who said this and got me curious. “What did you see?” I asked him.
A Special “Tikkun”Beis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #928In the home of Matzliach, an antique seller who lived in Tunisia, the days before Shavuos were eagerly counted.
Conquering the World Through TorahBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #927Shmuli: Shavuos is coming and we have to do something in honor of the Yom Tov.
The Blessing of ShabbosBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #926“Yaakov, please stay home a little bit. Devote half an hour to the children. They did not see you all day,” pleaded his wife.
Wow! What an Amazing Era!Beis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #925There was a commotion among the talmidim. From moment to moment it increased as the news spread. Rabbi Yitzchok, the Tanna Eloki, would be addressing the crowd.
An Important ShlichusBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #924Presented for Beis Iyar, birthday of the Rebbe Maharash.
Shlichus Talk: Preparing a Chabad Public SederBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #923An enthusiastic conversation illustrating the planning process in preparing a public seder
And the Holy One, Blessed Is He, Saves US from Their HandsBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #92211 Nissan / April 1, 1882. Hungary Mrs. Solymosi raced through the streets of Tiszaeszlár, a Hungarian village.
Mivtzaim ExperienceBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #921Hi, I’m Berel. Although two weeks have gone by, I think I can still tell you about my Purim experience. Ready?
A Din Torah with HashemBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #920Presented to mark 21 Adar, the day that Rabbi Elimelech of Lizhensk, the student of the Maggid of Mezritch, passed away.
The Secret of the DreamBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #919Did you ever hear of Purim in the month of Shevat? And the month of Cheshvan? And the month of Kislev? It is surprising but true; there are “Purims” like that. No, it’s not a joke.
A Disguise and the Besuras Ha’geulaBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #918A story for Purim R’ Chaim Yehoshua Pshemish, one of the communal workers in the city of Raisha, counted the coins he had. Then he sighed.
Jackie Will Also Go to a Jewish SchoolBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #914Mendy sat on the plane, learning Chitas. Suddenly, there was an announcement. “Please fasten your seatbelts. Due to a malfunction we must make an emergency landing.”
There Is No Need for SurgeryBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #913The story of an extraordinary recovery…
Mivtza Ahavas Yisroel, A SMILE THAT CAN MELT A FROZEN HEARTBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #912Friday. The market was full of people who had come to shop for Shabbos. Stalls were packed with merchandise and the salespeople had a lot of work to do…
When the Rebbe Said Not to OperateChof-Beis ShvatBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #911Presented for Chaf-Beis Shevat, the day Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka a”h passed away.
Childhood and Shlichus from a Child’s Point of ViewBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #910This is a real description of my father who is not an “official” shliach.
Who Will Take the Sins?Beis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #909R’ Einhorn turned white. This was certainly not the answer he expected. That he should take all the murders and crimes this lowly man had committed upon himself?
Hashem’s Ways Are Hidden from USBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #908Presented for Chaf-Dalet Teives, the day of the Alter Rebbe’s histalkus.
Preparing Your City to Greet MoshiachBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #907Yud Shvat is approaching, the day the Rebbe accepted the nesius.
Behind the Scenes: Planning Operation “Protective Helmet” – Mivtza MezuzaBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #906…a mezuza protects a house like a helmet protects a soldier during battle. If a soldier does not have a helmet, he can be injured.
A Dreidel on the Thai BeachBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #904Gai was taken aback. A dreidel on the Thai beach? How could that be? There wasn’t a single Jew in the entire area! Gai turned the dreidel this way and that and even played with it.
In Bubby’s Washing Machine Yud-Tes KislevBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #903I was looking forward all week to my visit today at my grandfather’s house . “ It looks as though you can’t wait , ” said my grandfather , reading my thoughts.
The Royal DecisionBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #897Avremy hurried to leave the house.
A Young Soldier’s TishreiBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem · #896The impassioned speech delivered by Levi Friedman, a representative of Camp Machane Moshiach, at the Tzeis’chem L’Shalom gathering for all the guests who had come to the Rebbe for Tishrei 5773.
A Fair HearingM.E. Gordon · Young Chassid · #848“Stop it, NOW, both of you! I don’t want to hear another word. You are just fighting for the sake of fighting.
Do Yourself a FavorM.E. Gordon · Young Chassid · #846“But how many times do I have to help them? Haven’t I helped them enough already?
The Never-Ending VoiceM.E. Gordon · Young Chassid · #844“An echo happens because the sound waves hit a solid object and bounce back.
20/20 VisionM.E. Gordon · Young Chassid · #843“But what did you see?” “Why, the Holy Temple, of course. You told me that G-d shows every Jew a vision of the Third Temple! Didn’t you see it, too?”
Travel TipsM.E. Gordon · Young Chassid · #842Shloimy knew that one of the keys to running a successful camp is to keep the campers busy: too busy to argue, too busy to fight, too busy to get bored or make trouble.
Shneur was a man on the move. He seemed to always be thinking of new pM.E. Gordon · Young Chassid · #841As he got to the part of the sicha that spelled out the practical lesson he nearly fell off of his chair! It was as if it was written for him!
A Blessed SummerParshas BalakM.E. Gordon · Young Chassid · #840“Exactly,” continued Shulie, “He saw that the privacy of every family was respected. He was blown away by the care that the Jewish people took in the finer aspects of tznius.
How to Truly ForgiveM.E. Gordon · Young Chassid · #839After making sure that the Sifrei Torah were untouched, father and son went with the policemen to the station where the accused was held.
Is It Good for Me?M.E. Gordon · Young Chassid · #837“We have to care about every Jew, but if someone is likely to drag you into bad things, you have to stay far away, especially if he acts like Korach – flaunting authority and stirring up quarrels.
“Letters of the Alef-Beis. Holy letters. Strung together they make powM.E. Gordon · Young Chassid · #833“Letters of the Alef-Beis. Holy letters. Strung together they make powerful words. The whole world was created through words. Holy letters, powerful words.
Battle of the FeetM.E. Gordon · Young Chassid · #832“I dreamt that I was walking through a forest. Suddenly, I heard a little voice complaining, ‘Why do I have to do all of the work?’ “‘What are you complaining about?
Preventative MedicineM.E. Gordon · Young Chassid · #831At this point Rina raised her hand, and Ms. Stern gave her permission to speak. “But Morah, doesn’t it say that Tzaraas is a punishment for Lashon Hara?
The Shabbos GuestGordon · Young Chassid · #827“I hope she’ll show up,” Suri said to Mindy, as she arranged the gef...
Fearless FaithGordon · Young Chassid · #826If you would ask Shlomie, Heshy, or Yossi which day is their favorite day, I don’t think...
You Don’t Have to Be PerfectGordon · Young Chassid · #825It was Friday afternoon, again, and Zev tried to get out of the Yeshiva building without being see...
How to Build the Perfect HomeGordon · Young Chassid · #824“Thank, you, Shternie, that was amazing!” Chaya said as she closed the seifer....
Regards from the RebbeBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos HashemO ur story took place in 5776, three years ago. You might remember that it was a Hakhel year. In a Hakhel year, Chassidim travel to the Rebbe en masse to be with the king.
The Power of Learning About Geula and MoshiachBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos Hashem“Yanky, come over here,” said the teacher with a serious look on his face. Yanky looked down. He got up and went over to the teacher’s desk.
The Story of the Building of the First Beis Ha’mikdashBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos HashemOne of the mitzvos that the Jewish people are commanded is to build the Beis Ha’Mikdash in Eretz Yisrael.
The Story of the Author of “Akdamus”ShavuosBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos HashemOur story took place 1000 years ago in a country past the Asian desert and near the Sambatyon River. That country had a king who loved the Jews.
Reward for Their EffortsBeism · Tzivos HashemPresented for 15 Elul, the day Yeshivas Tomchei T’mimim was founded.
The Beis Hamikdash in GalusBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos HashemBy D Chaim Nechemia is a boy from Yerushalayim who is not Lubavitch. Although he is only two mo...
The Esrog TrickSukkosBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos HashemThe dalet minim market in Warsaw was busy. Many stalls with lulavim were scattered about the large market. Next to them were piles of haddassim and aravos, but esrogim?
Bringing Back a ChassidBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos HashemBy Nechama Bar Communist Russia. Winds of heresy blew in the street and many young Jews were...
Mid-Flight RescueBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos HashemThe Weitzman family lived in Boston where their son Chaim was born.
The Handwritten TehillimBeis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos HashemIt was a difficult time for the Jewish people. The secret police in communist Russia made every effort to wipe out Judaism.
The Prayer of the “Deitschel”Beis Moshiach (staff) · Tzivos HashemThere was a G-d fearing, rich man whose sons all went on the proper path.