

1, 1900, the actual cover of that day’s paper, and a fictional one dated Jan. He once shared with me, that on January 1, 2000, the Times printed three cover pages, its front cover from Jan. In shul I sit next to Ari Goldman, a former reporter with the Times. The little box - sponsored by Chabad - noted the week’s Shabbat candle-lighting time and encouraged Jewish women and girls to take part. A story to help illustrate this point: every Friday morning the New York Times had a classified ad on its front page. The Rebbe was felt to be the rabbi of all Jews, you didn’t have to be in his “court,” so to say, to seek his guidance or learn from his teachings.

What unique gifts and skills did the Rebbe possess that made him to become “The Most Influential Rabbi in Modern History”?Ĭonnect with your community every morning.

The shortcomings of such an educational system were glaringly obvious to him. I believe it was influenced by the fact that the Rebbe was studying in Berlin - in a highly respected educational institution - as Hitler was coming to power. One of the more universal teachings of the Rebbe is his approach to education, which has a strong emphasis on moral education.

A love without limits, a love that extended to all human beings. His teachings, and his unique message of love for every Jew - a completely unconditional love. I think it was this recognition that got me thinking that this topic deserves further exploration. Historically speaking, it’s highly unusual for a religious leader to inspire so many millions of new people, Jews and non-Jews, so many years after his passing. What attracted you to want to write the book “Rebbe”? In the final analysis, only optimists can achieve something because pessimists give up. The very choice we make to be optimistic is the very choice that will help defeat a pessimistic outcome. The topic of your talk is “Optimism and Positive Thinking.” How can Jews be optimistic and positive amid the shocking rise in anti-Semitism in America and worldwide? What do you think the Rebbe would say to Jews around the World? The Jewish Light caught up with Telushkin for an interview. Louis, which is directed by Rabbi Yosef Landa. Rabbi Schneerson (1902-1994), was the seventh Rebbe of the worldwide Chabad Lubavitch Movement which he took over in 1951 and built up into a worldwide movement with Chabad centers and programs in nearly every country and communities, worldwide, including Chabad of Greater St. Louis, the Jewish Community Center and the Jewish Community Relations Council. Louis-area Chabad centers and co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of St. The program, “Optimism and Positive Thinking,” is planned by the five St. Schneerson, whom he calls “The Most Influential Rabbi in Modern History,” during a virtual program 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 9. Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, author of numerous best-selling books on Jewish history, culture, ethics and humor, will discuss his definitive 2014 biography of Rabbi Menachem M.
