Tzemach Tzedek
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn (1789-1866), third Rebbe of the Chabad-Lubavitch dynasty, A brilliant posek whose halachic responsa remain foundational. He broadened Chabad outreach and fought fiercely against government decrees threatening Jewish education. Under his leadership, the movement grew dramatically across Eastern Europe.
🎵 Niggun: Tzemach Tzedek
Tzemach Tzedek Born
Birth of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, the Tzemach Tzedek, the third Lubavitcher Rebbe and grandson of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Alter Rebbe. The Tzemach Tzedek is known for his vast Torah scholarship, responsa, and leadership that greatly strengthened and expanded the Chabad movement.
Nesiut of Tzemach Tzedek Begins
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, the Tzemach Tzedek, formally assumed leadership of Chabad-Lubavitch following the passing of his father-in-law and uncle, Rabbi DovBer Schneuri, the Mitteler Rebbe. His leadership was marked by immense Torah scholarship, prolific halachic writings, and efforts to strengthen Jewish communities throughout Russia.
Passing of the Tzemach Tzedek
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, the third Chabad Rebbe, passed away after expanding Chabad's influence and authoring thousands of responsa and Chassidic discourses.