Menachem Mendel Schneerson, also known as the Rebbe, was the seventh leader of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, a Hasidic Jewish group. He was born on April 18, 1902, in Ukraine and became a prominent rabbi and spiritual leader after assuming leadership in 1951. Under his guidance, the movement expanded significantly, establishing numerous educational and outreach programs worldwide. Schneerson was known for his emphasis on Jewish education and community service. He encouraged followers to engage in acts of kindness and to spread Jewish teachings. His influence continues to be felt today, with many followers considering him a pivotal figure in modern Judaism.