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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: July 6, 2008
Why 3 Dollars from the Rebbe?
While waiting in line for a blessing and a dollar from The Rebbe, of blessed memory, I pondered on which of the 2 questions would be the one I asked. I'll never forget the immense power & energy as I approached him excited, yet shaking. I asked if I should marry the man I am dating. He gave me 3 dollars, said "you will do the right thing" and answered my unasked question! My friends all left with $1.00, why 3, I wondered? After 2 short marriages with no children, swearing to never get married again, I met and married my "third dollar" and we have 2 beautiful children!
Posted By Ivy Abrams, Oak Park, MI

Posted: June 16, 2007
Upon visiting the Ohel of the late Rebbe (may his Soul rest in peace), I met an Afro-american woman who proceeded to tell me that she had a great connection with the Rebbe. I asked her to tell me about it. She said her son was very ill and since she lived near 770 she heard that she could ask the Rebbe for a blessing for her son. Her son totally recovered and she became a devoted believer of the Rebbe. Several years later, her apartment in Brooklyn (very close to 770) caught fire. She was awakened by flames and managed to escape. The apartment was burned to ashes and the only thing that survived the fire was the picture of the Rebbe on the wall, totally untouched.
Posted By Bobbie Gerstel, Boca Raton, Florida
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Posted: June 15, 2007
Meeting the Rebbe

My wife had gone through a series of miscarriages, one being an ectopic pregnancy, where she lost a tube and the remaining one was blocked with scar tissue making it impossible for her to conceive. All of the best specialists told us to be thankful we already had a son and that would be our family.
Well, long story short, my friend and Rabbi, asked if we would like to meet the Rebbe and 'receive a dollar.'
My wife and I agreed and after waiting on line we finally were face to face with this 'Giant' of a man. The penetrating eyes communicating both his strength and his tenderness. Well when my wife Barbara approached the Rebbe to receive her dollar, the Rebbe looked her in the eyes and without anything being said prior, said "this year you will have a son"
Well that child whom the experts said could never be, just turned 18, a wonderful Jewish boy and will be attending New York University this fall.
Thank you Rebbe, you are always in our thoughts and hearts.

Posted By Steve Brody, Roslyn Harbor, NY



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