Rebbe: The Life and Teachings of Menachem M. Schneerson, the Most Influential Rabbi in Modern History - Hardcover

Telushkin, Joseph

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062318985 ISBN 13: 9780062318985

Verlag: HarperCollins, 2014

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Críticas:

"An iconic figure comes alive in these pages, a man of wisdom and learning, yes, but also of deep personal caring and kindness... An astounding personal biography."--Ruth Messinger, President, American Jewish World Service

"Telushkin intimately captures the Rebbe's faith, the way he lived his Judaism with pride, not fear, and inspired others to do the same all while remaining exceedingly humble... A much welcome addition to the Telushkin canon and one that will be a staple of rabbinic biography for years come."--"Huffington Post"

"Telushkin's Rebbe is a man in constant motion, a non-stop whirlwind of faith-driven energy possessed of a spiritual calm at the center. [He] illustrates the depth of the Rebbe's capacity for human connection as well as the breadth of his knowledge and curiosity... [A] well-drawn portrait."--"The Jewish Week"

"An approachable and admiring introduction appropriate for readers interested in modern Jewish thought."--Kirkus

"An admiring but honest look at Schneerson and his legacy... What stands out is Schneerson's engagement with the principles by which he managed to wield a considerable influence upon the American cultural scene and the Jewish world... An engaging account."--Publishers Weekly

"["Rebbe"] is an enjoyable book to read, with insights and perspectives as well as details that inform and engage, shedding light on a towering, influential figure."--"Chicago Jewish Star"

"To understand why he inspired so many, do yourself a favor and pick up this moving, new biography. You don't need to be a Jew or even be a religious person to learn from this monumental man."--New York 1

"Well-qualified to write about his subject, [Telushkin] draws on Schneerson's public statements as well as his voluminous correspondence and his thousands of private audiences, with his followers and others, both Jewish and non-Jewish. An approachable and admiring introduction appropriate for readers interested in modern Jewish thought."--Kirkus Reviews

[An] excellent new biography of Chabad s great 20th-century leader For all his immense achievements, the Rebbe s power ultimately came from a simple message that anyone can appreciate. As Mr. Telushkin puts it: Love your fellow, and not just those who agree with you . Mesmerizing. --Wall Street Journal"

Through his clear and unambiguous prose cultivated from many sources, Telushkin recounts how the Rebbe fundamentally transformed notions of human potential, as he believed individuals were capable of much more than we imagine for ourselves... Rebbe will be a staple of rabbinic biography for years to come. --"Huffington Post""

Reseña del editor:

“One of the greatest religious biographies ever written.” – Dennis Prager

In this enlightening biography, Joseph Telushkin offers a captivating portrait of the late Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, a towering figure who saw beyond conventional boundaries to turn his movement, Chabad-Lubavitch, into one of the most dynamic and widespread organizations ever seen in the Jewish world. At once an incisive work of history and a compendium of Rabbi Schneerson's teachings, Rebbe is the definitive guide to understanding one of the most vital, intriguing figures of the last centuries.

From his modest headquarters in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, the Rebbe advised some of the world's greatest leaders and shaped matters of state and society. Statesmen and artists as diverse as Ronald Reagan, Robert F. Kennedy, Yitzchak Rabin, Menachem Begin, Elie Wiesel, and Bob Dylan span the spectrum of those who sought his counsel.  Rebbe explores Schneerson's overarching philosophies against the backdrop of treacherous history, revealing his clandestine operations to rescue and sustain Jews in the Soviet Union, and his critical role in the expansion of the food stamp program throughout the United States. More broadly, it examines how he became in effect an ambassador for Jews globally, and how he came to be viewed by many as not only a spiritual archetype but a savior. Telushkin also delves deep into the more controversial aspects of the Rebbe's leadership, analyzing his views on modern science and territorial compromise in Israel, and how in the last years of his life, many of his followers believed that he would soon be revealed as the Messiah, a source of contention until this day.

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• Verlag: HarperCollins
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0062318985
• ISBN 13: 9780062318985
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 544