Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi - The Alter Rebbe: The First Lubavitcher Rebbe - History of Chabad

by Pesach Glaser

This book tells the story of the life of the Alter Rebbe, as originally described in the Chabad Heritage Series tapes by Rabbi Shloma Majeski. It is the only comprehensive and authoritative history of the Alter Rebbe in English. Explanatory footnotes, references, a glossary, chronology, maps and more are added to enrich the reader’s experience of the first Lubavitcher Rebbe. From the Rebbe's birth, to his bar mitzvah and marriage, through his arrest, liberation, and finally his histalkus the reader will gain an invaluable view into the fascinating life of the founder of Chabad Chassidus. This book will serve as an invaluable reference as well as an entertaining biography for anyone who has a connection to Lubavitch Chabad, whether expert or novice.

301 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 13, 2016

Reviews

[Vilja Porola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating read. Wonderful to have the insight into that time period and the origins of Chassidus and Chabad Chassidus.

[Gabriel Kaufman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book offers a unique glimpse into the life of one of most profound tzaddikim of the 1700s. If it weren't for the Alter Rebbe, one could make the argument that Russian Jewry wouldn't have survived. Prior to the Rebbe assuming leadership, Russian Jewry was uneducated, illiterate, and unaware of what it meant to be Jewish. The Alter Rebbe's mesirus nefesh- literally understood as giving up one's soul- for others is as inspiring as it is motivating.

Many read self-help books with the aspiration that it will enable them to rid themselves of their troubles. I recommend a different remedy: by reading and channeling the great leadership of leaders past, we can fight off the troubles of today and fend off the impending doom of tomorrow.