The Mirror
"Quite a change, is it not?" said Abraham with a pleased smile on his face. "Yes, quite a change," the Rebbe sadly replied
View ArticleA Chanukah Postcard
It was just a postcard with a simple message, but to me it was a wonderful Chanukah present
View ArticleThe Sun Can Shine on a Rainy Day
It was raining very, very hard. I would never have gone out, but it was the final day to pay some bills and I had to get to the bank.
View ArticleStuck in Michigan with a Mission
We were supposed to be back home in New York by now, but a heavy snowfall there made it impossible for any planes to land...
View ArticleSearching the Novels for Perfect Love?
To my great surprise, the Rebbe asked me about my very personal plans, about my dating to get married.
View ArticleNo Retirement for Me - The Rebbe’s words on retirement
The Rebbe asked about my uncle. I responded by saying that he was well, thank G‑d, and had just retired. The Rebbe shook his head. In Yiddish, he said, “Retired—what does that mean?”
View ArticleThe Unexpected Shabbat Guest from the Gown Boutique
The saleswoman halted and looked at us, somewhat startled. "What did you say?" she questioned me as she turned to Sharone; the cross around her neck swung back and forth on its thin gold chain.
View ArticleRaising a Special Child
In 1964 this condition was virtually unknown, still in its infancy. I was overwhelmed, and unsure of how I would cope.
View ArticleTerm Paper, Part 1: The Chassidic Society - 1972
In 1972, Mrs. Chana Sharfstein wrote a term paper about the Lubavitch movement for her sociology class at Brooklyn College. After receiving an A, she gave it to the Rebbe, who returned it to her with...
View ArticleThe Term Paper - Part 2: Autobiographical Notes - 1972
In 1972, Mrs. Chana Sharfstein wrote a term paper about the Lubavitch movement for her sociology class at Brooklyn College. After receiving an A, she gave it to the Rebbe, who returned it to her with...
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