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R. Schneur Zalman of Liadi (Alter Rebbe) |
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R. Schneur Zalman of Liadi (Alter Rebbe): 1745-1812, founder and first Rebbe of the Chabad branch of chassidism, known also as the "Alter Rebbe," “the Rav,” and as Baal HaTanya; lived in Li'ozna and Liadi, White Russia; author of Tanya, a classic text of the chassidic tradition, and Shulchan Aruch HaRav, a code of Jewish law |
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Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi (1745-1812)
Founder of Chabad A short biography of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, founder of Chabad Chassidism, with links leading to many of his teachings.
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Rabbi Schneur Zalman
By Nissan Mindel I. Early Years Rabbi Schneur Zalman was born on the 18th day of Elul (which is also the birthday of the Baal-Shem-Tov), in the year 5505 (1745), in the town of Liozna, province of Mohilev, in White Russia, which was part of Poland at that time. His ...
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Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the "Alter Rebbe" (1745-1812)
A brief biography ofthe founder of Chabad-Lubavitch Movement From Challenge Few luminaries in Jewish history, particularly in modern times, have made as lasting and profound a contribution to our spiritual heritage as Rabbi Shneur Zalman.
Library » Jewish History » Chassidism » The Rebbes » Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the "Alter Rebbe" (1745-1812)
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Body: The Physical World According to Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi
Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe Which is loftier--spirit or matter? the soul or the body? The teachings of Rabbi Schneur Zalman, founder of Chabad chassidism, extol the first over the second, and then second over the first, offering a unique and life-altering vision of reality
Spirituality » Essays » Body: The Physical World According to Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi
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The Splattered Gem
Told by Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch Rabbi Schneur Zalman saw these events as a reflection of what was transpiring Above. He regarded his arrest as but the earthly echo of a Heavenly indictment against his revelation of the most intimate secrets of the Torah...
Library » Stories » Fables & Parables » The Splattered Gem
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Good Thinking
By Yanki Tauber Amid the babble of the latest theory of psychology, the 4,000 year-old approach of Torah remains unchanged
Spirituality » Short Insights » By Yanki Tauber » Good Thinking
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Alienation and Faith
By Jonathan Sacks Rabbi J.B. Soloveitchik's "The Lonely Man of Faith", and the famous chapter 32 of the Tanya of Rabbi Shcneur Zalman of Liadi. To state the contrast is not to formulate an opposition; simply to open another gate...
Spirituality » Essays » Alienation and Faith
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Bonaparte and the Chassid
From the writings & talks of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch "You are a spy for Russia!" thundered Napoleon, and placed his hand upon my chest to feel the pounding heart of a man exposed
Library » Stories » Chassidic » Bonaparte and the Chassid
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The Longer Shorter Way
Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe As the most direct and simple line between two points, it is misleadingly the surest way to town; but in truth, the "direct approach" is a dead end
Spirituality » Essays » The Longer Shorter Way
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Where Are You?
Told by the Lubavitcher Rebbe "Do you believe that the Torah is eternal?" asked the Rebbe. "Do you believe that its every word applies to every individual, under all conditions, at all times?"
Library » Stories » Chassidic » Where Are You?
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