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Chassidic Personalities
Historical and biographical studies
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Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov (1698-1760), Founder of the Chassidic Movement
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Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi (1745–1812)
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The Spiritual Defender of the Jewish Nation
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Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch (1789-1866)
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The “Rebbe Rashab”
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The Sixth Rebbe of Chabad-Lubavitch, known as the "Frierdiker" or "Previous" Rebbe
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The life and legacy of the Rebbe’s father
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The life and legacy of the Rebbe’s mother
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The life and legacy of the Rebbe’s wife
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Biographical Stories Based on the Essay Fathers of Chassidus by the Previos Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn נ"ע
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A Letter Written by the Previous Lubavitcher Rebbe Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn
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The Previous Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Account of His Incarceration in Stalinist Russia in 1927
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"So why do you think Schneerson has his synagogue in a basement?" the old spy asked, tightening his wrinkled eyes. "The Schneersons don’t have money?"
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Personal Journals of Zalmon Jaffe's Visits to the Lubavitcher Rebbe
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Personal Journals of Zalmon Jaffe's Visits to the Lubavitcher Rebbe
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Personal letters from the Lubavitcher Rebbe, of blessed memory, to Mr. Zalmon Jaffe
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Learn fascinating facts about Reb Zusha of Annipoli, who was one of the most beloved stars in the constellation of the third generation of Chassidic masters.
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Rabbi Menachem Mendel was a legendary, reclusive and acerbic leader of Polish Chassidic Jewry.
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Rabbi Menachem Nochum Twersky (1730 - 1798)
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The founder and sole Rebbe of Breslov, R. Nachman’s earthy and relatable teachings continue to touch hearts and light up thousands of souls to this very day.
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Learn about the life of Reb Elimelech of Lizhensk, whose powerful example set a template for inspired leadership that became standard in Chassidic courts throughout Poland and Galicia.
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Rabbi Yisrael Friedman of Ruzhin (1796-1850)
Rabbi Yisrael Friedman of Ruzhin, referred to as the Heiliger Ruzhiner, “the holy one of Ruzhin,” was royalty of the Chassidic movement.
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The “First Lady” of the Chassidic Movement
Learn about the Baal Shemtov's only daughter, Udel, who plays a unique role in early Chassidic history.
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Rebbe Shmuel Shmelke Horowitz was a renowned scholar and leader of the second generation of the Chassidic movement.
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Rebbe Pinchas Schapiro of Koritz (1725-1791)
Rebbe Pinchas Schapiro of Koritz was an early Chassidic master and a direct descendant of Rabbi Natan Schapio, author of the Megaleh Amukot.
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