Ep. 71: My Father, The Rebbe's Doctor with Rabbi Raleigh Resnick

In honor of Rosh Chodesh Kislev, the anniversary of the Rebbe’s recovery from his heart attack in 5738 (1977), Rabbi Raleigh Resnick of Pleasanton, California, shares the remarkable story of his father, who was called upon to join the team of doctors treating the Rebbe at that time. Rabbi Resnick recounts how his father developed a lasting connection with the Rebbe, the story of how his parents met, and the extraordinary care and concern the Rebbe showed for his family throughout the years, always encouraging them to grow in their Yiddishkeit and beyond. Through personal stories, fascinating anecdotes, and meaningful reflections, Rabbi Resnick offers a deeper understanding of what the Rebbe expects of his Chassidim and what it means to live a truly fulfilling life as a Chossid. _____ 00:00 Intro – The Rebbe’s Health and a Family’s Connection 00:45 Rabbi Reznik’s Family Connection to Lubavitch 02:35 Dr. Reznik: From Army Doctor to the Rebbe’s Physician 05:15 Getting Permission from the White House to Stay in 770 08:20 Living in Crown Heights and Caring for the Rebbe 10:00 The Rebbe’s Doctor: Knowing His Role 11:40 The Rebbe’s Recovery and Rosh Chodesh Kislev 13:40 Personal Moments with the Rebbe During His Recovery 15:30 His Mother’s Journey from NBC Producer to Baalas Teshuva 19:30 His Parents’ Relationship with the Rebbe and Their Wedding 22:00 Growing Up with the Rebbe’s Doctor as a Father 24:00 The Rebbe’s Push for Excellence and Achievement 27:00 The Rebbe’s Approach to H