Videos About the Ohel

A community's visit to the resting place of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson of Lubavitch on his fifth yahrzeit, Tammuz 3, 5759—June 17, 1999

The gravesite of the Lubavither Rebbe, of righteous memory, is known as “The Ohel”. Thousands from across the globe stream regularly to visit this sacred place for prayer and blessing.

The Rebbe visits the Ohel, resting place of his father-in-law and predecessor Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok of Lubavitch, in the Sir Moses Montifiore Cemetery in Queens, New York.

On the 42nd Yahrzeit of his father-in-law, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch, the Rebbe spends many hours at the Ohel.

On Erev Rosh Hashanah, the Rebbe visits the Ohel, resting place of his father-in-law and predecessor, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn of Lubavitch.

Rabbi Chaim Yehuda Krinsky served in various positions of Chabad's administrative staff since 1954, and as a personal secretary and press director for the Rebbe. In this presentation, he recalls some of the most memorable moments and details of when the Rebbe would visit the gravesite of his father-in-law and Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Schneerson.

The Rebbe visits resting place of his predecessor, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn

Why do we travel to the resting place of a tzaddik? What happens during our visit there? What kind of connection can one still have with one's teacher after the teacher has passed on?

Join a group of children as they prepare to go to the Ohel (resting place) of the Rebbe. Learn how to write a Pan (personal note) and the appropriate way to dress. Hear about the different Minhagim (customs) and how a chassid behaves at the Ohel.

This historic overview of Abraham’s burial in the Cave of Machpelah becomes a springboard to clarify the importance of sacred burial grounds. Discover why we pray at the resting place of Tzadikim (the truly righteous) even though we believe in addressing G-d directly. See how going to the Ohel isn’t a recent phenomenon, but a sacred Torah-true and time-honoured tradition that’s as old as Judaism itself!

Five teens describe what visiting the Rebbe’s resting place means to them.

The resting place of the Rebbe, the Tzaddik of our times, is a spiritual nucleus in the world that affords us open connection.

When the Rebbe enlisted me into secret service for a special mission.

How powerful memories from attending a Chabad camp in my youth influenced my world of education.

The Rebbe responds to individuals who wrote requesting blessings that he reads the letters at the Ohel of his father-in-law and predecessor, the Previous Lubavitcher Rebbe.

At a Chanukah children’s rally in 770, the children present their petitions for blessing to the Rebbe.

Rabbi Moshe Herson is Head Shliach of the State of New Jersey. He recalls the Rebbe’s visit to the Ohel on the first Yud-Beis Tammus after the passing of the Previous Rebbe.

The Rebbe visits the resting place of his father-in-law and predecessor, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn of Lubavitch.

The Rebbe brings petitions for blessing to the resting place of his father-in-law and predecessor, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn of Lubavitch.

The Rebbe visits the resting place of his father-in-law and predecessor, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson, to read requests for blessings from across the world.

Unique footage from the Freidin collection showing the Rebbe visiting the resting place of his father-in-law and predecessor, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson.