Meet the Lubavitcher Rebbe: Judaism’s Most Impactful Rabbi | Unpacked

When Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson became leader of Chabad-Lubavitch in 1951, he created a global phenomenon that would change Judaism forever. Chabad-Lubavitch is one part of the greater revival movement called Hasidic Judaism which developed in the 18th century and began to spread across Europe with each Hasidic court following their own religious leader or “Rebbe.” Scholar, engineer, and visionary leader, the Lubavitcher Rebbe created a blueprint for how to spread a love for Judaism. With his guidance, emissaries or “shluchim’’ have built Jewish infrastructure across the globe, ensuring that Jews from all walks of life have the opportunity to take part in Jewish life, no matter where they are or where they’ve come from. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:37 18th century Europe and Hasidic Judaism 00:54 Origins of Chabad-Lubavitch 01:49 The Chabad Rebbe - Menachem Mendel Shneerson 02:40 Immigration to Crown Heights in Brooklyn, New York 03:06 Assumption of Chabad leadership