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During the Rebbe’s years on earth, people of all walks of life were touched by him in a myriad of ways.

Some spent a fleeting few seconds, others enjoyed hours engaged in private discussion, still others merited to correspond with the Rebbe or were simply present when he expounded for hours on the secrets of the Torah. All have a piece of wisdom, or an insight, or a word, or some other precious memory to cherish.

But: the rest of us know nothing about these experiences!

We are often asked: What was it like to actually be in the Rebbe’s presence? What did the Rebbe say about a particular topic? How did he conduct his daily life? And the questions keep coming.

So: We’d like your help to document a story, or snippet, or a fleeting impression that may be etched in your mind -- so that thousands who are thirsty to discover more about the Rebbe can do so.

Please take a few minutes to record your own experience -- or that of a loved one or acquaintance.

Please include a phone number if you'd like to have someone contact you to discuss more information.



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Posted: June 24, 2009
Birth
I alive today because of The Rebbe.

I was born at 7 months, in a hospital near Kfar Chabad. I was not able to breathe on my own. My parents were told that I have no chance. A woman happened to be at the hospital and took my mom to Kfar Chabad. They phoned The Rebbe (it was just after midnight on Shabbat). My mom was told by The Rebbe that I will be fine and that I have a blessing. I'm 30 now, and breathing.

Thank you Rebbe!
Posted By Ronen , Toronto, Canada

Posted: June 21, 2009
Lighting Shabbos Candles on time!
In the late 1970's our family was able to have a private audiance with the Rebbe .

My sisters and I had been lighting Sabbath candles for some years but, our Mother had been trying to get us to light a bit earlier so that we would be on time. Unfortunately we would end up lighting into the 18 minutes and it well wasn't such a good thing.

When it came our turn to receive dollars from the Rebbe , we approached his desk.

He very gently asked us if we lit Sabbath candles? We said yes and he repeated his question a few times. And then handed us each 2 dollars with a smile. I remember that we somehow realized that he new we weren't lighting on time and was reinforcing the importance of lighting on time by asking his question a few times.

Till this day, I tell my daughters about how the Rebbe gently reminded us and if he took the time to do that, it is very important to light on time and not come to be on Sabbath.


Posted By Anonymous, new york, ny

Posted: Feb 11, 2009
Just one example of The Rebbe's greatness
I am now 18 years old, attending a prestigious University, shaping my beliefs, both Jewish and secular that I will hold with me the rest of my life. Recently, a Chabad opened up on our campus and I am proud to say I am a board member, actively recruiting Jews on campus to find the light of Judaism, with the directional help and guidance of Chabad. Were it not for The Rebbe, I don't think I would be here today. There are many stories like mine, but I feel that I must share this one: My parents emigrated from Russia in the early 1980s, not religious at all, barely acknowledging their Jewish faith. Slowly, with the births of my brother and oldest sister, they realized that they wanted to raise their children in a Jewish home. They got involved with Chabad, and quickly developed an enormous relationship with Chabad, and their Jewish roots. When my mother was pregnant with me, she had severe internal bleeding problems. She did not know the sex of the child, and despite her visits to all of the top doctors in the area, no diagnosis was able to be made, and she received the unfortunate news that her child would most probably not make it. On a sunday she went to The Rebbe, and after waiting to receive a dollar, she finally got her time with The Rebbe, Before she said anything, he said to her in Russian, here is a dollar for you, and here is a dollar for your son, who will be just fine. The next day, Monday, my mother woke up pain-free. A few weeks later I was born, named Menachem Mendel after one of the most amazing people to ever live. Now, I attempt to actively utilize every opportunity to live in the ways of The Rebbe, spread the words and ideas of The Rebbe, and be thankful for everything that I have. I am forever indebted to The Rebbe of blessed memory, and hope that Moshiach will come soon, and reunite all Jews, of the past, present, and future.
Posted By Menachem Mendel



 


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