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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

Tanya (44)

Works by Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi (30)

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.

Learning & Values » Jewish History » Chassidism

Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the "Alter Rebbe" (1745-1812) A brief biography of the founder of Chabad-Lubavitch Movement Book

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.

Learning & Values » Jewish History » Chassidism » The Rebbes

Rabbi Schneur Zalman Book

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 ...

Learning & Values » Jewish History » Gallery of Our Great » Later Achronim

About Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi Author of the Tanya

Alter Rebbe Baal Hatanya Baal Shem Tov Shem Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi -- also known as "The Alter Rebbe," "Baal HaTanya" and "The Rav" -- was born in the White Russian town of Liozna on Elul 18, 5505 (1745) -- the 47th birthday of the founder of ...

Learning & Values » Kabbalah & Jewish Mysticism » Chassidic Thought » The Tanya » About The Book » About The Author

Where Are You? Story

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?”

Inspiration & Entertainment » Tales from the Past » Chassidic Stories

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

Learning & Values » Kabbalah & Jewish Mysticism » Chassidic Thought » The Tanya » Concepts & Themes » Essays

Bonaparte and the Chassid Story

Told by 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

Inspiration & Entertainment » Tales from the Past » Chassidic Stories

Alienation and Faith

By Rabbi 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...

Learning & Values » Kabbalah & Jewish Mysticism » Chassidic Thought » Essays

Good Thinking

By Yanki Tauber

Amid the babble of the latest theory of psychology, the 4,000 year-old approach of Torah remains unchanged

Learning & Values » Kabbalah & Jewish Mysticism » Chassidic Thought » Insights & Readings » By Yanki Tauber

The Splattered Gem Story

Told by Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch

“Grind, mix, pour, squander the entire gemstone,” commanded the king. “Who knows? Perhaps a single drop will enter the mouth of my son, and he will be healed!”

Inspiration & Entertainment » Tales from the Past » Fables & Parables

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