Chana Sharfstein

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No Retirement for Me The Rebbe’s words on retirement

By Chana Sharfstein

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?”

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Searching the Novels for Perfect Love?

By Chana Sharfstein

To my great surprise, the Rebbe asked me about my very personal plans, about my dating to get married.

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Stuck in Michigan with a Mission

By Chana Sharfstein

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...

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The Sun Can Shine on a Rainy Day Story

By Chana Sharfstein

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.

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A Chanukah Postcard Story

By Chana Sharfstein

It was just a postcard with a simple message, but to me it was a wonderful Chanukah present

Jewish Practice » Jewish Holidays » Chanukah » Insights & Stories » Stories

The Mirror Story

By Chana Sharfstein

"Quite a change, is it not?" said Abraham with a pleased smile on his face. "Yes, quite a change," the Rebbe sadly replied

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