Ezra Glinter

Ezra Glinter, a writer and biographer known for his work at the Yiddish Book Center, dives into the complex life of Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the last Lubavitcher rebbe. The discussion highlights how Schneerson revitalized the Chabad-Lubavitch movement and became one of the most controversial rabbinic figures of the 20th century. Glinter also addresses the challenges in interpreting Schneerson's legacy and the broader implications of his messianic beliefs, exploring themes of faith, identity, and the ongoing quest for redemption within the Jewish community.