Category: Rebbe
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What is the difference between Rabbi and Rebbi?
I came across this quote on the website of the Biala Rebbe of Bnei Brak There are many differences but in short, a Rebbe listens to you from your soul and gives you guidance and answers from that level. Whereas a Rabbi, listens to you from a your mouth and gives you guidance and answers… Read more
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Lubavitcher Rebbe as a real person
I spent a large part of Shabbos reading a very interesting book. I know I’m several years behind the times with this one (because the controversy has already been and gone, and the book is now selling on Amazon for $650!), but if you can get hold of it, I highly recommend “Larger than Life:… Read more
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The reason they wear hats!
Now I know! I could never figure out why Lubavitch were the only chasidim who didn’t wear shtreimelach. Now Ha’aretz newspaper has found the answer. It was all based on a fight for selection to be the next Rebbe after the death of their father in law (there were three sons in law, and the… Read more