Rebbe Maharash

Rabbi Shmuel Schneersohn

Rabbi Shmuel Schneersohn, the fourth Rebbe, encouraged his followers to be assertive in their religious service with his famous saying, 'L'chatchila ariber'—to face obstacles head-on.

Family

Last Name:Schneersohn
Father:Rabbi Menachem Mendel (Tzemach Tzedek)
Mother:Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka
Wife:Rebbetzin Rivka
Children:
  • Schneur Zalman Aharon
  • Shalom Dovber
  • Avraham Sender
  • Menachem Mendel
  • Devorah Leah
  • Chaya Mushka

Famous Sefarim

Igros Kodesh

איגרות קודש

Sefer Hatoldos

ספר התולדות

Toras Shmuel

תורת שמואל

Niggunim

🎵 Niggun: Lechatchilla Ariber

Timeline Events

Birth of the Rebbe Maharash
2 Iyar 5594Lubavitch, Russia

Birth of the Rebbe Maharash

Birth of Rabbi Shmuel Schneersohn, the Rebbe Maharash, the fourth Lubavitcher Rebbe. He was known for exceptional depth in Chassidus and leadership during difficult times for Russian Jewry.

Rebbe Maharash's Nesius Begins
1 Nisan 5626Lubavitch, Russia

Rebbe Maharash's Nesius Begins

Rabbi Shmuel Schneersohn assumed leadership of Chabad-Lubavitch. His nesius emphasized the principle of 'L'chatchila ariber'—confronting obstacles head-on rather than circumventing them.

Yom Hilula of the Rebbe Maharash
13 Tishrei 5643Lubavitch, Russia

Yom Hilula of the Rebbe Maharash

Passing of Rabbi Shmuel Schneersohn, the Rebbe Maharash, fourth Lubavitcher Rebbe. Known for “L’chatchila ariber,” he strengthened Jewish life and Torah study in Russia and was succeeded by his son, the Rebbe Rashab.