At first, the Rebbe refused to take over his father's position.

What if he were to command me now as the Rebbe had done?

That was all, until the rebbe began chanting once again.

"It was an argument over who should or shouldn't get to see the rebbe," he said.

Though he'd been sick for years, the rebbe's death came as a shock to the community.

"The Rebbe has no knowledge that will save your friend.

In public, she always referred to him as "the Rebbe."

A central part of the lifestyle is the attachment to the rebbe.

He always made certain to carry out every detail of the Rebbe's advice.

"But knowing how much this must affect the rebbe only makes it worse."

They want to know that the Rebbe's legacy is being carried on, and they're a part of it.

"Then we shall begin the real battle," the rebbe said.

A hasid will usually love his rebbe like a close family member, if not more so.

Rebbe left the band in mid-2008 to concentrate on his other projects.

That has not happened in the Lubavitch movement since the rebbe's death.

"Give me a moment to change into something the Rebbe would find suitable.

For many thousands of people, it was their first exposure to the Rebbe's teachings.

Both men were involved in dealing with the Rebbe's medical emergency and could not be reached for comment.

"Psychologically, the transition from rebbe to committee is a difficult one," he said.

Every single individual over there wants to be the Grand Rebbe.

"It would have benefited me to let the world know, Rebbe.

Then with a nod from the Rebbe, they all gave me their blessings.

People within this group differ widely in their attitude to the Rebbe's death.

The Rebbe runs a yeshiva where students come to learn at all hours of the day and night.

They were considered to be just a small sample of the Rebbe's erudition.