My Barnes and Noble Encounter
On Tuesday, June 10th, a new book by prolific author Joseph Telushkin was published titled: “Rebbe”: The Life and Teachings of Menachem M. Schneerson, the Most Influential Rabbi in Modern History.
On that same day I stopped into Barnes and Noble to pick up my own copy. There were only two in stock, and as I was heading over to pay, a fellow by the name of Jeff approached me and asked:
"Is that Rebbe?"
"Yes" I replied.
"Just what I was looking for" Said Jeff. “I’ll take the second copy."
I was curious and intrigued by this coincidence.
Jeff explained that he was Catholic and had heard the author be interviewed earlier that day on the Dennis Prager show and found it fascinating. Now, he wanted to read the book and be inspired further.
For me, this encounter was a strong reminder of our collective Jewish mission to serve as "A Light onto the Nations”- a theme often emphasized by the Rebbe:
As Jews, we have a mandate to teach the universal “Seven Noahide Laws”. By focusing our attention on the divine image in each and every human being, as well paying attention to the commonalities amongst all people, we can more easily be reminded of our duty to share this Jewish code of universal decency and morality for all of civilization.
This new book will certainly be a source of inspiration for Jeff, as well as any Jew or Gentile in pursuit of the Rebbe’s revolutionary insights for living a truly meaningful life.
Click here to buy your copy on Amazon.
Click here to read a Review by Bellaire community member Dr. Len Zwelling.
To buy tickets for upcoming Dennis Prager event click here.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Yossi Zaklikofsky