Many Jewish leaders have faced the challenges of their time. The Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, did that as well.

But principally, his vision was of the future—a future he believed to be imminent and that would change the world forever.

Here is a collection of thoughts and statements that express the Rebbe’s vision. Some are direct translations. Some are paraphrased. All attempt to remain faithful to the sense of urgency and promise we heard in the Rebbe’s words.