My Rebbe

When Menachem Mendel Schneerson became the seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe, Chabad-Lubavitch consisted of a small group of Chasidim recovering from near annihilation in the Holocaust. During his forty years of leadership, Rabbi Schneerson transformed Chabad into a global movement marked by extensive outreach activities and a closeknit network of emissaries stationed around the world. His passionate devotion to education, social change, and acts of charity and kindness inspired countless people to embrace spirituality in their daily lives. *My Rebbe* offers an intimate glimpse into the life and impact of this pivotal figure, exploring the Rebbe's profound influence on the world and his enduring legacy of compassion and action. *My Rebbe* undoubtedly belongs on a list of the best books by Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz. It showcases his unique ability to blend scholarly insight with personal reflection. As a close disciple of the Rebbe, Rabbi Steinsaltz brings unparalleled authenticity and depth to the narrative, offering readers not just a biography, but a spiritual journey. The book, written with the admiration of a close disciple and the nuanced perceptiveness of a scholar, inspires us to think about our own missions and aspirations for a better world. This combination of biographical detail and profound personal connection makes *My Rebbe* a truly exceptional and representative work within Rabbi Steinsaltz's extensive and influential body of writing.