Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson (The Rebbe's Mother)

This concise biography of Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson, mother of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, gives a glimpse of her remarkable legacy. The Rebbetzin’s story is told through fascinating text, historic pictures and handwritten letter...

Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson, mother of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, left a remarkable legacy.

A look at the remarkable and heroic life of the mother of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of righteous memory.

A rich and descriptive Yiddish writer, she records many events from the struggle to maintain Judaism in the Soviet Union, and the difficulty she endured during her husband’s arrest and subsequent exile.

Birth of Zebulun Zebulun, the son of Jacob and Leah, tenth of the Twelve Tribes, was born on the 7th of Tishrei. He lived to be 110 years old. (Yalkut Shimoni, Shemot, remez 162)

R. Aryeh Leib was a disciple of the Baal Shem Tov and of R. DovBer of Mezeritch, known for his passionate service of G‑d. According to many sources, R. Aryeh Leib of Shpoli is identical with the righteous R. Leib Sarah’s. Link: The Story of the Baby Who W...

In a lucid and deeply personal style, the Rebbetzin drew on her rich memories of good times as well as her harrowing experiences, bringing to life the people and events that shaped her life.

In a rare public moment, the Rebbe can be seen shedding tears as he says the kaddish prayer.

A few stories about the mothers, wives and daughters of the Rebbes of Chabad and their contribution to the survival and success of Chassidic teachings.

A new exhibit in the central Chabad-Lubavitch library provides a rare public glimpse into some unknown aspects of the life of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.