A Healthy Optimism | Excerpt

On Shmini Atzeres, 1977, the Rebbe suffered a massive heart attack during the Hakofos celebration. Dr. Ira Weiss flew in from Chicago to join the medical team treating the Rebbe at 770. This fascinating JEM film recalls the events in the aftermath of the Rebbe’s attack, as witnessed first hand by Dr. Ira Weiss, who would become the Rebbe and Rebbetzin’s primary cardiologist. Including little-known details of the episode, the production recounts in vivid detail the incredible efforts of the medical team tasked with the Rebbe’s care. The film’s release coincides with the month of Kislev when the Rebbe made his first public appearance since his attack, defying the odds of his medical evaluation after suffering a heart attack of such magnitude. Of special significance, the production highlights the Rebbe’s central tenet that one’s physical health is directly related to and enhanced by one’s spiritual fortitude. Watch the full film at https://go.jem.tv/Optimism FOLLOW US Facebook: @JewishMedia @JEMDailyVideo Instagram: @Jewish_Media Twitter: @JEMediaOrg YouTube: JewishMedia Website: JEMCentral.org