Alter Rebbe
Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi (1745-1812), Founder of Chabad Chassidus and author of the Tanya and Shulchan Aruch HaRav. He established an intellectual approach to serving Hashem through deep understanding and meditation. His leadership guided thousands through immense spiritual and physical challenges, including imprisonment by the Russian government.
🎵 Niggun: Alter Rebbe
Birth of the Alter Rebbe
Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, founder of Chabad Chassidus, was born in Liozna, Belarus. His revolutionary approach would transform Jewish mysticism into an accessible intellectual system.
Tanya Published
The first edition of the Tanya, the foundational text of Chabad philosophy, was printed in Slavuta. This seminal work bridges Kabbalah and daily life, offering profound insights into the human soul.
Liberation of the Alter Rebbe
Release of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Alter Rebbe, from imprisonment in S. Petersburg. He had been falsely accused by the Russian authorities of supporting Napoleon. His release is celebrated in Chabad as the "Rosh Hashanah of Chassidus," marking the triumph of Torah and Chassidic teachings over adversity.
Yom Hilula of the Alter Rebbe
Passing of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, the Alter Rebbe, founder of Chabad-Lubavitch. He had been in ill health after fleeing Napoleon's invasion of Russia and passed away in Liadi. The Alter Rebbe was renowned for founding Chabad philosophy, authoring the Tanya, and establishing the framework for Chabad Chassidus. 24 Teves is observed by Chassidim as his yahrzeit, a day of Torah study, reflection, and inspiration drawn from his teachings.