In the world at large, the Rebbe is known for his visionary leadership of the
Jewish community, his encouragement of Torah outreach, the miraculous blessings
he gave many, and the vibrancy and energy which his Chassidic teachings infused
into Jewish practice.
For many of us, these achievements often overshadowed the unique and
distinctive approach to study of the Torah which the Rebbe taught and
encouraged. This is an unfortunate oversight. For just as the Rebbe stood out as
a leader, he stood out as a teacher. Anyone who heard the Rebbe's analyses of a
Talmudic passage, a ruling of the Rambam, or a contemporary Halachic insight,
was struck by the breadth and the depth of his exposition.
Now for the first time, these teachings are being made available in English.
In a sampler constructed to convey the unique flavor and distinction of the
Rebbe's insight, his teachings have been adapted and presented in free-flowing
English, with thorough notes and explanations.
