Frierdiker Rebbe
Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn (1880-1950), sixth Rebbe of the Chabad-Lubavitch dynasty, he Led with heroic mesirus nefesh under brutal Soviet persecution, keeping Yiddishkeit alive underground. After escaping imprisonment and exile, he rebuilt Chabad in the United States. His warmth and personal involvement inspired tens of thousands.
🎵 Niggun: Frierdiker Rebbe
Frierdiker Rebbe Born
Birth of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, the Frierdiker Rebbe, the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe. He later became a heroic leader of Soviet Jewry, strengthening Torah life under extreme persecution, and ultimately rebuilt Chabad in the United States, laying the foundation for its global revival.
Frierdiker Rebbe's Nesiut Begins
The Frierdiker Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, begins his nesiut following the passing of his father, the Rebbe Rashab. Despite the harsh anti-religious climate of the Soviet Union, he immediately strengthened underground Torah life, organized secret yeshivos and mikvaos, and became a central force in preserving Judaism under Communist oppression.
Frierdiker Rebbe is Arrested
Arrest of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, the Frierdiker Rebbe, by the Soviet authorities. He was accused of counter-revolutionary activities due to his efforts to sustain Jewish education, Torah study, and observance under Soviet persecution. His arrest sparked an international outcry, and after intense pressure from Jewish communities worldwide, he was released on 12 Av 5684 (August 13, 1927), strengthening his leadership and resolve.
Frierdiker Rebbe's Arrival In the United States
Arrival of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, the Frierdiker Rebbe, in the United States. After escaping persecution in Europe, he came to Brooklyn, New York, establishing the Chabad-Lubavitch center in America. His arrival marked the beginning of a new era for Chabad, allowing the movement to grow, strengthen Jewish life, and continue its outreach and educational activities in freedom.
Yom Hilula of the Frierdiker Rebbe
Passing of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, the Sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe. He was a tireless leader who guided Chabad through the challenges of Soviet persecution and World War II, ultimately relocating the movement's center to Brooklyn, New York. His passing marked the transition to his son-in-law, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, as the seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe.