The Surprising Meaning Behind a Letter from the Rebbe's Father

Amid the hardships of Soviet oppression, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson received a simple gift from his son: a pair of shoes. But his letter of thanks reveals far more than just gratitude. Featuring historical context from Rabbi Elkanah Shmotkin and newly recorded insights from renowned scholar Rabbi Shais Taub, this Living Torah episode tells the story of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak's unwavering devotion to his community despite Soviet persecution, and uncovers the profound message hidden within one remarkable letter. In loving memory of Mrs. Riva Geisinsky - רבקה דינה בת ר' זאב וואלף ע"ה גייסינסקי Yahrzeit, 13 Av By Yitzy & Yehudis Geisinsky Let us know what you think in the comments below 📩 Subscribe and share! Explore the Rebbe’s teachings on the entire gamut of life on JEM.tv—and help JEM continue bringing the Rebbe’s voice and vision to the world: https://landing.jem.tv Our YouTube presence is made possible by ZY Labs LLC Enjoying the content? Chip in with a one-time donation—or support our work with a monthly gift: https://videos.jem.tv/donate FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jewishmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewish_media/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JEMediaOrg Website: https://JEMCentral.org TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jewish_media?lang=en