A Cable to Jewish Life

21-CJ From Generation to Generation
Rabbis Zalman Posner and Shmuel Lew speak about two generations of Lubavitcher Rebbes: the Previous Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, and his successor, the present Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. Two generations with different conditions and different challenges, yet both focus on caring for Jews around the globe.
28-CJ Giants of Leadership
Honoring the Lubavitcher Rebbe, shlita, on his 92nd birthday, and Rabbi Joseph Ber Soloveitchik, on his first yahrtzeit. Followers of both "giants," Rabbis David Hollander and Zev Bomzer tell how they were inspired to keep Torah true Judaism alive and well in America and Russia, and how these great 20th century leaders have made all Jews feel part of G-d's Divine plan. Hear about their lighter side, too.
40-CJ The Rebbe (1) and the Professor
Former Russian Refusnik, Professor Herman Branover, speaks about the Rebbe's Torah genius and role as a world leader. First in a series after Gimmel Tammuz, the Hebrew date of the passing of the Rebbe.
41-CJ The Rebbe (2) and the Rabbi
Rabbi Yossi Hecht of Eilat, Israel, describes the power of the world-famous Rebbe's farbrengens (chasidic get-togethers) and why the Rebbe once said: "All that is necessary is for a person to perform one small act and G-d will help him and lift him above all things. This is enhanced by the influence of a chasidic farbrengen which . . . can achieve more than the influence of the angel Michoel."
42-CJ The Rebbe (3) and Wall Street
Three Wall Street executives --Steve Eisenberg, Jennifer Schuster, and Steve Jacoby--share their experiences with the Rebbe. Steve Eisenberg tells how the Rebbe saved his career. This is the show you read about in The New York Times.
43-CJ The Rebbe (4) and the Scholar
Dr. Manfred Lehmann discusses his meetings with the Rebbe and his interest in old manuscripts, his love for Israel, and of the lies about the Arab claims on Jerusalem.
44-CJ The Rebbe (5) and the Judge
What's it like to be an Orthodox Jewish Judge sitting on the New York State Supreme Court bench? Listen in, as Judge Jerome Hornblass discusses his meetings with the Rebbe and his impact on urban USA. Hear Judge Hornblass's mind-blowing reaction to the Rebbe, who said to him: "Be not afraid to help a Jew--and be a Jew."
45-CJ The Rebbe (6) and the Lawyer
Attorney Joseph Aronow and Rabbi Benny Krasniansky of Chabad of the Upper East Side discuss the Rebbe's reaching-out to the community at large through the Chabad House, and of the Rebbe's message of joy.
46-CJ The Rebbe (7) and the Student
What if they held a Jewish get-together weekend-long party and you came? That's what is in store for you as Devorah Shershaw and Rabbi Kasriel Kastel discuss the Rebbe's reach-out program to Jews from all walks of life--via the encounter at a Chabad (pegisha) weekend. A chance to meet the Rebbe, find yourself and others, and be even more curious Jewish.
48-CJ The Rebbe (8) and the Children
Rabbi Shmuel Fogelman discusses the quality of the Lubavitcher Yeshiva education by "training through love, which breeds love." The yeshiva provides this for all our children, secular and religious. Fogelman also discusses the profound role of the Rebbe in educating the world.
49-CJ The Rebbe (9) and the Blacks
Professor Richard Green of Medgar Evers College and the Crown Heights Youth Collective and Dr. David Lazerson discuss the cooperation between blacks and Jews in Crown Heights as a result of the Rebbe's inspiration. Green relates the spiritual impact the Rebbe had on him and the group of black youths when they met him in "770."
50-CJ The Rebbe (10) and the Leader - "Guiding Light for American Jewish Leaders"
Malcolm Hoenlein, Executive Vice Chairman of the President's Conference of Major American Jewish Organizations, introduces us to Jewish leaders and communities of Jews. He shares the Rebbe's profound influence on global affairs and in Hoenlein's own life and approach. Full of humorous insights and sobering thoughts about an umbrella organization where all Jews are presidents.
55-CJ The Rebbe (11) and the Politician
Democrat Dov Hikind, an Orthodox Jew who doesn't care for political party labels, talks of the Jewish neighborhoods of Borough Park and Flatbush he represents and the non-problems they are suffering from. Model communities.
56-CJ The Rebbe (12) and Song
Singer Chaim Fogelman, inspired by the Rebbe's directive to spread Yiddishkeit everywhere, takes us for a tour around the world with the one universal language--song. Guaranteed to get you dancing and singing happy tunes, while bringing you closer to your Jewishness.
62-CJ The Rebbe (13) and Jewish Holidays
Come to a heart-to-heart talk with the Rebbe with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, transcriber of the Rebbe's speeches. Celebrate the Rebbe's birthday, and your own, in very meaningful ways, as Jacobson shares insight into Passover, according to the teachings of the Rebbe's farbrengen (chasidic gathering). Hear the Rebbe's message for your best Passover.
69-CJ A Chasidic Couple in Government and the Military
The genius of the Rebbe strikes again, as he directed Rabbi Jacob Goldstein to join the New York Army National Guard's U.S. military efforts in Granada and Desert Storm--and the rabbi's influence on Jewish soldiers. Rabbi and Seema Goldstein also talk of parks, public service, and what they mean to a better Jewish life. A winning video.
73-CJ The Rebbe and Israel (14)
Rabbi Mendel Gluckowsky of Rechovot, Israel, shares some of the feelings Jews in Israel have about the Rebbe and why his popularity in Israel continues to grow. Hear about the McDonald's that went kosher because of Chabad's menorah in the mall.
75-CJ The Rebbe (15) - "A Tribute"
Your golden opportunity to meet 17 international personalities from all walks of life, who share their impressions of the Rebbe's influence and universal leader-ship. Hear about the Rebbe's amazing predictions, guidance and caring. An absolute must-see.
107-CJ Passover, Moshiach and the Rebbe's birthday
Rabbis Benny Krasnianski, Chabad of the Upper East Side, and Eli Cohen, Chabad of NYU, discuss the Rebbe's teachings on redemption--past, present and future. They tell you how to get the most out of your seder, by eating in a reclining position as a mark of freedom, and drinking no less than 4 cups of wine. This affirms the great truths about Moshiach, and that liberty is the inalienable right of every human being.
117-CJ Torah and Israel
Israel's recent election established, for the first time, Torah-observant politicians gaining 1/3 of the Israeli parliament. Rabbi Max Schreier and Israel Friedman discuss the profound role the Rebbe has played to help Israel survive and grow in a Jewish way, and how the young people of Chabad, in Israel, are making major strides to help hold firm Israel's sanctity, indivisibility and Jewish outlook.
145-CJ Listening to Life's Messages
In a gem of a new book called "Listening to Life's Messages," which uniquely celebrates life-- yours!--Rabbi Eli Cohen, the NYU Chabad emissary of the Rebbe, and Rabbi Yonah Avtzon of S.I.E., discuss how the Lubavitcher Rebbe speaks out, from the pages of this book, on such diverse topics as baseball, life insurance, sauna, geometry, art, laser technology and many other tips you need to know about living a good life.
160-CJ Discover Crown Heights
This is the very Crown Heights you've long heard about, and now you too can get a close-up view where the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, has set up his worldwide Chabad-Lubavitch headquarters, after the Holocaust, to rebuild Judaism via more than 2,000 Torah, Jewish outreach, and social centers around the globe; the ideal place to raise and educate large Jewish families; with Kingston Avenue as its main commercial hub; where one of the most elegant mikvehs for women stands on Union Street; and where heaven and earth virtually come together; and much more.