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Rabbi Sholom DovBer Schneerson (1860-1920)
The 5th Rebbe of Chabad-Lubavitch
The fifth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Sholom DovBer Schneersohn ("Rashab"), was born in the White Russian town of Lubavitch in 1860. After the passing of his father, Rabbi Shmuel (in 1882), he assumed the leadership of Chabad-Lubavitch. Famed for his ...
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Rabbi Sholom Dovber Schneerson
By Nissan Mindel
On the 20th day of Cheshvan is the birthday of a great Jewish leader, who by his life and work has inspired our people far and wide. His name is Rabbi Sholom Dovber Schneersohn. He was the fifth generation, in direct line of succession from Rabbi Schneur ...
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Want It All
By Yanki Tauber
I think I know why the Rebbe liked this story so much. The child's question and the grandfather's explanation express two extremes, whose contrast and synthesis are a hallmark of the Rebbe's approach to life
Spirituality » Short Insights » By Yanki Tauber » Want It All
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Rabbi Sholom Dovber, the "Rebbe Rashab" (1860-1920)
A brief biography of the fifth Chabad Rebbe
From Challenge
Rabbi Sholom Dovber devoted himself to the future of the Jewish nation by involving himself in education on all levels
Library » Jewish History » Chassidism » The Rebbes » Rabbi Sholom Dovber, the "Rebbe Rashab" (1860-1920)
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The Miracle Chassid
By Yanki Tauber
At a wayside inn, a dozen chassidic merchants were warming themselves at the fire. The conversation soon turned to the greatness of their rebbes, as each extoled the virtues of his miracle-working master...
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A Rebbe's Education
From the writings & talks of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch
When I was 11 years old, my father gave me the manuscript as a gift. "This is a chassidic kiss," he said, "in time I will explain"
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The Rebbe's Trance
By Tuvia Bolton
When the Chassidim heard the story they took up a collection and bought her a round-trip train ticket with enough money for a month's room and board. Two days later there she was, standing bewildered in the Warsaw train station with her old suitcase and ...
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Father Prays
From the diary of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch
Father is standing with his face to the wall, praying. But I do not understand: Why is he entreating more than all other worshippers? Why does he need G‑d’s mercy more than other people?
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The Lamplighter
Told by Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch
"The flame is not yours," said the Rebbe, "you are just its carrier. The lamp is ready to be lit -- you need only touch it with the flame." "Should I grab him by the throat?" asked the Chassid. "By the throat, no," replied the Rebbe. "By the lapels, yes"
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Playing At "Rebbe-Chassid"
By Yanki Tauber
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