Engaging the Essence – The Torah Philosophy of the Lubavitcher Rebbe - Rabbi Dr. Yosef Bronstein

Engaging
the Essence – The Torah Philosophy of the Lubavitcher Rebbe

What is the
thesis of the book?

How did the
Tanya shape the Rebbe’s worldview and leadership?

How does the
Rebbe’s Coronation Maamer encapsulate the Rebbe’s outlook?

What was
unique about the Rebbe’s view regarding Dira BaTahtonim?

What was the
underlying spiritual concept driving the Mitzva Tank projects?

How did the
Rebbe understand “free choice”?

Why did the
Rebbe place such importance to global outreach, no matter where, no matter who?

What is the
connection between Talmudic study/methodology and the messianic process?

How did the
Rebbe define “Bitachon”? And how did this impact the advice he gave his
followers?

Why should
there be an emphasis on Simcha preceding the messianic era?

How did the
Rebbe view the role of women in the modern era?

In what ways was the Rebbe a Universalist?

What was the
Rebbe’s model for Jewish leadership?

Do the
messianists misunderstand and misinterpret the Rebbe’s writings and
proclamations?