Tributes to the Lubavitcher Rebbe

Video highlighting the relationship between the Lubavitcher Rebbe and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.

Yitzchak Rabin was Prime Minister of Israel, and served as Israel’s ambassador to the United States in the early 1970s. In 1972, he was sent to convey Israel’s blessings to the Rebbe in honor of his 70th birthday.

A series of clips highlight the relationship between the Rebbe and Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir.

Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin talks on the Rebbe's standing in Israel (1977)

Former New York Governor Mario Cuomo speaks of the Rebbe’s abilities to communicate so well with adult and child alike, and his way of explaining even the most difficult subject matter and making it sound lucid to all. (Special thanks to the Friendship Circle of NJ)

Reflections on the Rebbe -- British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher

The legendary Brigadier General Ran Ronen-Pecker, one of Israel’s most decorated “ace” fighter pilots, reflects on his encounters with the Rebbe.

Warm remarks by Joe Lieberman in honor of the Rebbe’s yarhtzeit. This talk is from the virtual event “Transform and Transcend” by Merkos 302.

Rabbi Abraham Dov Hecht served for over 40 years as the Rabbi of Congregation Shaarei Tziyon of the Syrian community in Brooklyn. He was 90 years old upon his passing in 2013. This video highlights his relationship with the Lubavitcher Rebbe, of righteous memory.

Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel at the award ceremony of the Rebbe's Congressional Gold Medal

Chief Rabbi of Great Britain and the Commonwealth, Dr. Jonathan Sacks highlights some unique aspects of the Rebbe’s leadership.

Talmudic Scholar Rabbi Adin Even-Israel (Steinsaltz) on the Rebbe's scholarship

What is a Rebbe?

The Rebbe and gentiles, NYU Professor Lawrence Schiffman

The Rebbe's Torah Scholarship, NYU Professor Lawrence Schiffman

Lubavitch's openess, with NYU Professor Lawrence Schiffman

Opens the US House of Representatives before the Gold Medal resolution is passed

Reflections on the Rebbe by U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman

US Senator Joseph Lieberman tells of his first experience at 770 and of his last stop on the way to Washington to take his oath for the Senate.

Reflections on the Congressional Gold Medal from civil rights activist US Congressman John Lewis (1995)