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Among Chassidim
by A Chassidisher Derher
Welcome to Among Chassidim: a Podcast by Derher.Hosted by Rabbi Yossi Kamman, director of A Chassidisher Derher, this podcast captures the vibrancy and vitality of dor hashvi’i through immersive, heart-to-heart discussions on meaningful topics, shared in raw, unedited conversations.
Episodes
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Ep. 68: I Couldn’t Tell You What The Rebbe Had Just Said with Rabbi Manis Friedman
In this episode, world-renowned lecturer and teacher of Chassidus Rabbi Manis Friedman joins us for a deep and thought-provoking conversation about his personal journey and the fundamental questions at the heart of a Chossid’s life. Rabbi Friedman traces his family’s connection to Lubavitch in...
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Ep. 67: The Gerrer Chossid Who the Rebbe Always Stopped For with Rabbi Elimelech Neiman
In this episode, Rabbi Elimelech Neiman of Boro Park, an askan involved in many Jewish causes throughout the 1980s and ’90s, shares memories of his frequent encounters with the Rebbe. Whether at kos shel bracha, dollars, or lekach, the Rebbe would often engage him in conversation- particularly...
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Ep. 66: Hearing Firsthand How Rebbetzin Chana Described Her Son The Rebbe with Rabbi Mayer Plotkin
In this episode, Rabbi Mayer Plotkin of Montreal, Canada, shares a candid and entertaining conversation about his life experiences- growing up in Montreal, eventually coming to Torah Vodaas in Brooklyn, and, through hashgacha pratis, finding his way to the Rebbe and joining the Lubavitch Yeshivos...
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[Re-release] Tishrei With The Rebbe with Rabbi Yisroel Noach Vogel
** We’re revisiting this special conversation in honor of Yomtov. Regular programming will continue after Simchas Torah** In this episode, Rabbi Yisroel Noach Vogel, a Mashpia in Queens, shares his personal memories of spending Yom Kippur, Sukkos, & Simchas Torah in the Rebbe’s presence. It will...
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Ep. 65: You Want To Be Shpitz Chabad? with Rabbi Zushe Winner
In this episode, Rabbi Zushe Winner of Brighton Beach, NY, shares the remarkable story of how his parents became connected to the Rebbe and to Lubavitch, and the special kiruv the Rebbe showed his mother, especially after the passing of his father. He takes us back to his formative years in the...
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Ep. 64: A Man In A Girls School Is A Bidieved with Rabbi Nochem Kaplan
In this episode, Rabbi Nochem Kaplan of Crown Heights traces his family’s remarkable journey-from Chassidim dating back to the Alter Rebbe on his mother’s side to his father’s Litvishe roots and eventual connection to Lubavitch. Born in the Soviet Union, he recalls his family’s escape from…
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Ep. 63: The CIA of Lubavitch with Rabbi Avrohom Shmuel Levine
In this episode, Reb Avraham Shmuel Levine of Eretz Yisroel discusses his family’s Litvishe background, including his grandfather’s position as a rav near Yekaterinoslav and his interactions with the Rebbe’s father, Harav Levi Yitzchak. He describes how his father came to learn in Tomchei Temimim...
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Ep. 62: Look For A Shidduch and Go On Shlichus with Rabbi Tzvi Grunblatt
In this episode, Rabbi Tzvi Grunblatt, Head Shliach of Argentina, takes us through his remarkable journey that led him to become Lubavitch and eventually the Rebbe’s Shliach. Rabbi Grunblatt grew up in Argentina in a Yekkishe kehillah. During his youth, he became very close to the Rebbe’s Shliach...
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Ep. 61: Living In The Rebbe & Rebbetzin's Apartment Building with Rabbi Chaim Levi Goldstein
In this episode, Rabbi Chaim Levi Goldstein of Crown Heights, a veteran mechanech, shares his family background, including the story of how his father, 'Uncle Yossi', became close to Lubavitch and spent time around the Frierdiker Rebbe in America.He recalls his early childhood, including...
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Ep. 60: How American Chassidim Were Made with Rabbi Leibel Altein
In this episode, Rabbi Leibel Altein of Crown Heights shares fascinating stories and memories spanning generations of Chabad. He speaks about his grandfather, Reb Yisroel Jacobson, his early years in Lubavitch and his close involvement with the Frierdiker Rebbe and the Rebbe, as well as his...
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Ep. 59: The ‘Fail’ That Became A Success with Rabbi Dovid Weitman
In this episode, Rabbi Dovid Weitman, Shliach to S. Paulo Brazil, shares the story of his childhood and journey to becoming a Chossid. He recounts remarkable stories and personal horaos from the Rebbe, along with unique encounters between the Rebbe and baalei batim that he witnessed over the…
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Ep. 58: Does The Rebbe Want Everyone Speaking Yiddish? with Rabbi Mendy Greenberg
In this episode, Rabbi Mendy Greenberg of Twinsburg, Ohio—a feature writer for A Chassidisher Derher magazine—discusses his recent article exploring Yiddish and its place in Lubavitch and the Rebbe's teachings. The conversation examines the Rebbe's strong encouragement of Yiddish, while also...
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Ep. 57: Is Colel Chabad a Success? with Rabbi Sholom Duchman
In this episode, Rabbi Sholom Duchman, Director of Colel Chabad, starts by sharing the story of his illustrious family of devoted Chassidim and their deep hiskashrus to the Rabbeim. He reflects on his childhood during the early years of the Rebbe's nesius in Crown Heights, his years of learning…
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Ep. 56: Lubavitch of the Last 90 Years with Rabbi Sholom Ber Gurkov (Yiddish)
In this episode, Rabbi Sholom Ber Gurkov of Montreal, Canada, a veteran mechanech, shares his remarkable life through 90 years of Lubavitch history. Beginning with his family's rich roots dating back to the times of the Tzemach Tzedek, he recounts his father's early interactions with the Rebbe…
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Ep. 55: The First Jewish Event At The Kremlin with Rabbi Berel Lazar
In this episode, Rabbi Berel Lazar, Chief Rabbi and Shliach of Russia, shares memories of his parents and his grandfather, the renowned poet Reb Tzvi Meir Steinmetz, growing up on shlichus in Milan, Italy, and his childhood visits to the Rebbe. Rabbi Lazar also recalls coming to New York to learn...
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Ep. 54: Shortly After Discovering the Rebbe, He Was Contributing To Chazarah with Rabbi Eli Touger
In this episode, Rabbi Eli Touger of Boca Raton, the prolific translater of Sichos in English, shares the story of his journey from his early life and becoming frum, to his years in Kfar Chabad, the Chassidim and personalities who influenced him, and his eventual arrival at 770 where he quickly...
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Ep. 53: The Last Sicha The Rebbe Edited L’eis Ato with Rabbi Avrohom Mann
In this episode, Rabbi Avrohom Mann, mashpia at the Toronto Yeshiva, shares how his father became connected to the Rebbe, and his own personal connection after arriving from Yerushalayim as a young bochur. He reflects on what it was like to live from week to week, drawing inspiration and…
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Ep. 52: When I Discovered the Reality That Was Always There with Rabbi Simon Jacobson
In this episode, which took place at the New York–New England Regional Kinus Hashluchim, Rabbi Simon Jacobson shares the story about his grandfather’s connection to Lubavitch through the Rebbe Rashab, his father Rabbi Gershon Ber Jacobson’s work with the Rebbe and the founding of the Algemeiner...
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Ep. 51: Why Rabbi Hodakov Woke Me Up In Middle Of The Night with Rabbi Zalman Lipsker
In this episode, Rabbi Zalman Lipsker, Shliach in Philadelphia, shares his remarkable journey from his childhood in Kutaisi, Georgia, and the rich history of the Lipsker family. He recounts learning in secret chadorim under the watchful eye of the KGB, experiencing the dramatic escape of...
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Ep. 50: The Rebbe’s Farbrengens Were Our Life — And Are Accessible Today with Rabbi Zushe Greenberg
In this episode, Rabbi Zushe Greenberg, Shliach to Solon, Ohio, shares the powerful story of his father’s mesiras nefesh, including his imprisonment in Siberia and Russian jails, and his unwavering ibergigebinkeit and hiskashrus to the Rebbe—and later in Bnei Brak. He then reflects on and brings...
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Ep. 49: What Was The Rebbe’s Childhood Like with Nuchie Schapiro
In this episode, Nuchie Schapiro of Los Angeles discusses his newly authored book, Legacy of Resilience, an in-depth exploration of the history of the Schapiro family, including the Rebbe’s melamed, Reb Schneur Zalman Vilenkin. Beyond that, he offers profound insight into the lives of Lubavitcher...
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Ep. 48: The Rebbe’s Kiruv To Me In 1953 with Rabbi Kasriel Kastel
In this episode, Rabbi Kasriel Kastel of Crown Heights shares his remarkably rich family history, tracing his parents’ and grandparents’ roots back to the era of the Rebbe Rashab and the earliest Chassidim in America. He reflects on his early years with the The Rebbe beginning in 1953, and his…
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Ep. 47: What We Saw Was Only Half The Story with Rabbi Yosef Gopin
In this episode, Rabbi Yosef Gopin, Shliach in Hartford, CT, shares his family history, stories and reflections from his years with the Rebbe and his Shlichus. Beyond the facts and events, Rabbi Gopin brings deep emotion and insight into the ruchnius’dike meaning behind those experiences…
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Ep. 46: Why The Rebbe Referred To Me As A Mesudar with Rabbi Menachem Gerlitzky
In this episode, Rabbi Menachem Gerlitzky of Crown Heights shares the story of his family background—how his parents came to Lubavitch and their connection to the Frierdiker Rebbe and the Rebbe. He reflects on his youth and the various shlichus’n he was involved in, and speaks about the unique…
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Ep. 45:Noteworthy Documents & Correspondences of R' Dovid Raskin Part II with Rabbi Bentzion Pearson
In this episode, Rabbi Bentzion Pearson - grandson of Rabbi Dovid Raskin - shares remarkable documents, photos, and correspondence between Tzach and the Rebbe, offering a timeless lesson for us all.
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Ep. 44: Why I Received Over 700 Answers From The Rebbe with Rabbi Berel Levine
In this episode, Rabbi Berel Levine, director of the Agudas Chasidei Chabad Library, shares his journey; from his parents’ roots and upbringing in Eretz Yisroel, to coming to the Rebbe, his marriage and kollel years. With his trademark precision, he offers a detailed look at his work for the…
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Ep. 43: A Yud Aleph Nissan Farbrengen with Rabbi Shais Taub
In this episode, Rabbi Shais Taub dives in to the power of truly learning the Rebbe’s approach- not just quoting it, but internalizing it in a way that shapes how we think and live. We explore motivation, the challenges of applying this guidance in real life, and the importance of turning to the...
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Ep. 42: When My Father Told Me To Hang Up The Phone Part II with Rabbi Levi Garelik
In Part II of this episode, Rabbi Levi Garelik shares personal stories from his youth, the founding of Hoaras Hatmimim in Morristown, and the various shlichus’n he was sent on over the years. He reflects on meaningful and memorable moments with the Rebbe, along with fascinating experiences- from...
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Ep. 41: How Does One Transcribe The Rebbe’s Maamar? with Rabbi Dovid Olidort
In this episode, Rabbi Dovid Olidort, chief editor at Kehos, shares his journey from growing up in Russia behind the Iron Curtain to coming to yeshiva in New York to be by the Rebbe.He speaks about how he gradually became involved in chazara of the Rebbe’s farbrengens, eventually becoming a...
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Ep. 40: My Zaidy, Reb Dovid Raskin with Rabbi Bentzion Pearson
In this episode, Rabbi Bentzion Pearson shares about his illustrious grandfather, Reb Dovid Raskin. Over the years, Bentzion has spent a great deal of time researching and organizing his grandfather’s archives, gaining a deeper understanding of his life and his incredible ibergigebenkeit to the...
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Ep. 39: The Process of Documenting the Rebbe's Words with Rabbi Hirshel Notik
In this episode, Reb Hirshel Notik of Crown Heights, who came to the Rebbe from France in 1974 and has devoted his life to transcribing and editing the Rebbe’s talks ever since, takes us behind the scenes of what it takes- and continues to take- to produce the Hanachos of the Rebbe’s Sichos. He...
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Ep. 38: When I Held The Door Open For The Rebbe with Rabbi Berel Levertov
In this episode, Rabbi Berel Levertov of Santa Fe, New Mexico, shares memories of his father, Reb Moshe Levertov, and his work helping Jews in Russia through Ezras Achim, and of his mother, Mrs. Brocha Levertov, the devoted “mikvah lady” of Crown Heights who also prepared for and interacted with...
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Ep. 37: When The Rebbe Explained What the Word ‘Frum’ Means with Rabbi Levi Garelik
In this week’s episode, Rabbi Levi Garelik of Crown Heights takes us on a deeply personal journey through his family’s rich history. He shares stories of his grandfathers, Rabbi Posner and Rabbi Garelik, vivid memories of his parents’ upbringing and shlichus in Milan, and powerful encounters that...
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Ep. 36: I Received a Brocha to Chazer Chassidus Clearly with Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi
Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi, mashpia at Central Yeshiva in 770, reflects on his family roots, a rare childhood growing up at the Rebbe’s feet, and the early years of the Rebbe’s nesius. He shares memorable moments from the Chof-Lamed years and the personal guidance he received from the Rebbe on…
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Ep. 35: It All Started With A Knock On The Rebbetzin's Door with Rabbi Yehuda Clapman
In this episode, Rabbi Yehuda Clapman of Crown Heights reflects on his youth and his journey to becoming a Chabad Chossid, and shares beautiful stories of his family’s personal connection with the Rebbetzin- highlighting her remarkable sensitivity and warmth.
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Ep. 34: Every Yid is an Influencer with Rabbi Levi New
In this episode, Rabbi Levi New, a Shliach in Montreal, Canada, discusses the unique initiative at his active Chabad House (MTC), L’chaim, which empowers community members to take part in Mivtzoyim. He explores the Rebbe’s vision, that every Yid is a shliach of Yiddishkeit regardless of official...
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Ep. 33: How I Got Involved in Publishing The Rebbe’s Sichos with Rabbi Chaim Shaul Brook (Yiddish)
In this episode, Rabbi Chaim Shaul Brook of LaHaK, shares his personal journey- from his family’s legacy and his revered grandfather, living in Eretz Yisrael, and arriving by the Rebbe for the first time. He reflects on his bochurishe years in the Rebbe’s presence, including doing shmira by the...
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Ep. 32: How To Be A 'Successful' Chossid with Rabbi Aron Kamman
In this episode, Rabbi Aron Kamman, a Mashpia at Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto Zal, reflects on his early years in the presence of the Rebbe. He shares practical chinuch guidance, along with insights into the mindset and attitudes necessary for living a life of Chassidus - emphasizing that each…
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Ep. 31: The Rebbe Means What He Says with Rabbi Shlomo Cunin
In this episode, Rabbi Shlomo Cunin, Head Shliach of California, speaks in his uniquely lively and inspiring style about his youth and bochurishe years by the Rebbe, pioneering shlichus in California, the Rebbe’s detailed guidance along the way, and the many shlichus’n he was personally entrusted...
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Ep. 30: A Video of the Rebbe Changed His Life with Rabbi Asi Spiegel
In this episode, Rabbi Asi Spiegel of Tzfas, Eretz Yisroel, shares his journey from growing up in a modern Orthodox environment to developing a deep love for the Rebbe, ultimately leading him to learn in 770. With heartfelt emotion, he describes powerful and formative experiences from the years…
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Ep. 29: Bringing the Rebbe to Cable TV with Rabbi Dovid Krinsky
In this episode, Rabbi Dovid Krinsky of Crown Heights, NY and founder of Jewish Educational Media, reflects on his experiences as the son of the Rebbe’s Mazkir, how he became involved in initiating the televised broadcasts of the Rebbe, and shares personal responses he received from the Rebbe…
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Ep. 28: Bochurim Today Are in a Better Place with Rabbi Chaim Schapiro
In this episode, Rabbi Chaim Schapiro, menahel of Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim in Morristown, shares warm zichronos from his years by the Rebbe. He reflects on what it meant to be a bochur after Gimmel Tammuz, and the incredible chayus he sees in the bochurim of today. Rabbi Schapiro also speaks...
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Ep. 27: A Long Distance Connection with Rabbi Pesach Schmerling
In this episode, Rabbi Schmerling, a Shliach in Far Rockaway, NY, reflects on growing up in Switzerland and what it meant for him to stay connected to the Rebbe from afar. He shares his experiences of coming to the Rebbe, along with memorable encounters, stories, and more.
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Ep. 26: Growing Up In A Time When ‘Shlichus’ Was Not Yet Understood with Rabbi Yosef Gansburg
In this episode, Rabbi Yosef Gansburg, longtime Shliach in Toronto, Canada, shares his rich family history, upbringing, and the many horaos and kiruvim he received from the Rebbe, highlighting the profound importance of shlichus.
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Ep. 25: The Artist Who Found The Rebbe with Michoel Muchnik
In this episode, renowned Chassidic artist Michoel Muchnik shares what drew him to Chabad Chassidus and how the Rebbe’s guidance deeply influenced his artwork, helping shape his unique style. --- www.muchnikarts.com
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Ep. 24: The Rebbe's Attention to Shluchim with Rabbi Yosef Landa
In this episode, Rabbi Yosef Landa of S. Louis, MO reflects on his early years as a young shliach, when he experienced the Rebbe’s unparalleled interest and deep involvement in a particular initiative, giving him and many others the strength to carry the mission forward.
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Ep. 23: The New Tanya: Tanya Hasholaim with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan
In this episode, Rabbi Mendel Kaplan of Oak Park, MI, joins us to share the story behind the groundbreaking Tanya Hasholaim—the first Tanya to present a truly transformational approach rooted in the Rebbe’s vision—and the remarkable process that made it possible. -- For more details on the Tanya,...
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Ep. 22: The Voice of a Chossid with Avraham Fried
In this episode, Chassidic superstar Avraham Fried shares how the Rebbe encouraged and inspired his decades-long career — and what it means for each of us to use our talents as a Shlichus.
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Ep. 21: Choosing to be a Chossid with Rabbi Moshe Wolberg
In this episode, Rabbi Moshe Wolberg, Rosh Yeshiva and Maggid Shiur at Kfar Chabad Yeshiva, reflects on his early life, his path to Lubavitch, and farbrengs about what being a Chossid means in our times.
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Ep. 20: Sukkos & Simchas Torah By The Rebbe with Rabbi Yisroel Noach Vogel
In this episode, Rabbi Yisroel Noach Vogel, a Mashpia in Queens, shares his personal memories of spending Sukkos & Simchas Torah in the Rebbe’s presence. It will surely draw the listener in to experience "the Rebbe’s Yom Tov," where every moment was alive with unparalleled joy, connection, and...
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Welcome to Among Chassidim: a Podcast by Derher.Hosted by Rabbi Yossi Kamman, director of A Chassidisher Derher, this podcast captures the vibrancy and vitality of dor hashvi’i through immersive, heart-to-heart discussions on meaningful topics, shared in raw, unedited conversations.
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