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| Author | Joseph Telushkin |
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| Language | English |
| Publisher | HarperWave |
Publication date | June 10, 2014 |
| Pages | 640 |
| ISBN | 978-0062318985 |
Rebbe: The Life and Teachings of Menachem M. Schneerson, the Most Influential Rabbi in Modern History is a biography of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson authored by Joseph Telushkin and published in 2014.
The biography offers a captivating portrait of the late Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, who made Chabad-Lubavitch one of the most dynamic and widespread Jewish organizations. Rebbe was an advisor to statesmen and artists including Ronald Reagan, Robert F. Kennedy, Yitzchak Rabin, Menachem Begin, Elie Wiesel, and Bob Dylan, and at times helped to shape matters of state and society. He was a global ambassador for Jews, and through his rescue and aide efforts, he was viewed as a savior by many.
In regards to positive reviews, the book received a few from The Wall Street Journal, [1] NY1, [2] The Forward , [3] and Booklist. [4]
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