ABSTRACT
Under the leadership of Rabbi Menaḥem Mendel Schneerson (“the seventh Rebbe”), Ḥabad grew to become one of the most dominant forces in the Jewish world and developed aspirations to transform that world in accordance with its leader's messianic vision. Ḥabad was one of the first movements within modern Judaism to begin a global outreach program, establishing thousands of centers called Ḥabad Houses. Both messianic vision and global mission have led to a much more nuanced, proactive approach toward secularism and the modern world, including the role and status of women.
