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When my father-in-law, the Rebbe, was compelled to leave Russia, he enjoined his Chassidim not to lose heart, for he would remain as close to them as aways. And so it was: the Rebbe accomplished from abroad what must normally be done by someone who is physically present.

An excerpt of a talk from the Rebbe on the 35th Yahrzeit of his father-in-law and predecessor.

Torah expects a tzaddik to not be satisfied with his own righteousness; his mission is to influence his fellow Jews to follow G‑d’s path, and to help them become in turn sources of inspiration to others as well.

The Jewish People are “a wise and understanding people.” Nevertheless, each year, Jews from all walks of life gather to commemorate the Rebbe’s passing. Clearly, then, we are not celebrating the past, but rather, something very real, in the present.

A person’s passing seems to be a time of sorrow, not happiness. Yet, we gather on the Rebbe’s Yahrzeit, to increase our energy, enthusiasm, and joy in fulfilling our life’s mission. Torah teaches that, “a greater light comes from darkness.” Torah instructs us to take apparent negativity and darkness, and find in it G-d’s glory, goodness and light.

The customs associated with a yahrzeit are intended to help elevate the soul of the departed. But how does this apply to the soul of a tzaddik, which achieves continuous spiritual elevation on its own merit?

One might assume that after a tzaddik has ascended on high and experienced unlimited Divine revelation, he would no longer concern himself with matters of this physical world. For the Rebbe, however, such calculations don’t apply.

The Jerusalem Talmud notes that one verse in the Book of Judges states that Samson judged Israel for forty years, while another says he judged them for twenty years.

An address on the Yahrzeit of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch: Today we commemorate the passing of the leader of our generation. How, then, can we call this “a day of merit”? Everything that occurs in G-d’s world contains an element of good, it only depends on the individual to contemplate deeply enough to find it.

A collection of beautiful footage from over the years of the Rebbe’s leadership. Selections from an address about a Jewish leader’s eternal presence and influence in the life of every Jew.

Today is the anniversary of the passing of my revered father-in-law, the sixth Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, on 10 Shevat, 5710 (1950). It is an appropriate time to view this 40-year period in a larger perspective.

“The Rebbe didn't leave a legacy; he left marching orders”

A special presentation in honor of Gimmel Tammuz, the anniversary of the Rebbe’s passing.

Presented in honor of the Rebbe’s yahrtzeit, a collection of talks, song and inspiring moments with the Rebbe.

The Rebbe’s monumental lifework and inspiration continues to guide us. Join Chabad-Lubavitch of the state of New Jersey in paying tribute to the Rebbe on the occasion of the twentieth yahrtzeit. Keynote address by Richard Joel, president of Yeshiva University.

The vitality of the Rebbe’s values and the timeliness of his mission continue to illuminate the world. Richard Joel shares some thoughts on the Rebbe’s legacy and our destiny.

Introductory remarks by Rabbi Mordechai Einbinder at Chabad of the Valley, commemorating the Rebbe’s 19th Yahrtzeit (anniversary of passing).

As we commemorate the Rebbe’s yahrtzeit, anniversary of passing, we reflect opon his calling to illuminate ourselves and our surroundings with the light of mitzvahs.

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

There is an abundance to learn from the Rebbe’s example, even in the everyday seemingly small things, in the details of both his sensitivity to others to his devotion to Torah and truth, which remain inspiring, vibrant and relevant as ever.

Rabbi Shneier shares some personal recollection and experiences at a tribute to the Rebbe commemorating the twentieth yahrtzeit, initiated by Chabad in Manhattan and hosted at Park East Synagogue.

The past century has been fraught with unprecedented challenges facing our people, and it was precisely at this juncture that called for extraordinary leadership. Rabbi Yosef Y. Jacobson explores three central themes in the Rebbe’s visionary leadership. (Recorded at a tribute commemorating the Rebbe’s twentieth yahrtzeit at Park East Synagogue)

At a tribute in honor of the Rebbe’s 20th Yahrtzeit at Chabad of Michigan, Senator Joe Lieberman shares his inspiration from the Rebbe and Chabad.

Join the greater Detroit Jewish community for an evening of inspiration and tribute, marking the twentieth yahrtzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, of righteous memory. Featured guest speaker: Joe Lieberman.

Join the Jewish community of greater Houston for an evening of inspiration and reflection, marking the twentieth yahrtzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, of righteous memory. Presenting a panel discussion exploring the Rebbe’s leadership, led by Dennis Prager in conversation with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Rabbi Yosef Kantor and Mrs. Miriam Lipskier.

What is the biggest difficulty and impediment in life today? We can learn from the Rebbe how to overcome this challenge and to live with higher purpose.

On the occasion of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s yahrtzeit, Rabbi Yossy Goldman shares the Rebbe’s unique vision of hope.

Rabbi Simon Jacobson shares his personal reflections on the teachings of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, on the occasion of the anniversary of his passing. (filmed at Chabad of Brooklyn Heights, 6/20/2012)

Rabbi Lau describes the Rebbe not just as a leader who revolutionized world Jewry, but also as one who cared about a widow in Israel who wanted to commit suicide...

An address by Senator Joe Lieberman at an evening commemorating the Lubavitcher Rebbes’s fifteenth yahrtzeit—anniversary of passing (June 29, 2009 - Philadelphia, PA).