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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How one student interpreted the master's teaching and made it accessible for others.

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Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi Founder of Chabad

Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi founded Chabad Chassidism. He was imprisoned in czarist Russia for his revolutionary ideals until his release in the year 1798; he is also known as “the Alter Rebbe.”

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Leadership Despite Opposition

There are many similarities between Maimonides and the Alter Rebbe, the Founder of Chabad Chassidism. They both faced extreme opposition to their teachings, yet the opposition fell away. Eventually, their detractors became ardent disciples.

The Rebbe » Living Torah » Archive » Disc 4 » Program Sixteen

Too Good for G-d?

It happened once on Shabbos that in the midst of prayer, the Alter Rebbe removed his Tallis and went to the edge of the town. There, he found a woman who had just given birth. The Alter Rebbe had sensed that she needed help...

The Rebbe » Living Torah » Archive » Disc 94 » Program Three Hundred Seventy Three

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