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Rabbi Shmuel Betzalel Sheptil (known as the Rashbatz) (circa 1829-June 1905) was a prominent Chabad Chassid and influential figure for the Tzemach Tzedek, Maharash, and Rashab Rebbes. | Rabbi Shmuel Betzalel Sheptil (known as the Rashbatz) (circa 1829-June 1905) was a prominent Chabad Chassid and influential figure for [[the Tzemach Tzedek]], [[The Rebbe Maharash|Maharash]], and [[The Rebbe Rashab|Rashab]] Rebbes. | ||
Born in Svintzian, he was orphaned from his father at a young age. His mother remarried a harsh man who opposed Chassidism. Despite being recognized as a prodigy in his youth, the Rashbatz faced severe persecution when he became drawn to Chassidic teachings. In one incident, opponents beat him nearly to death upon finding him with a copy of the Tanya. He carried a permanent scar on his head from being struck with a wooden beam during this attack. | Born in Svintzian, he was orphaned from his father at a young age. His mother remarried a harsh man who opposed Chassidism. Despite being recognized as a prodigy in his youth, the Rashbatz faced severe persecution when he became drawn to Chassidic teachings. In one incident, opponents beat him nearly to death upon finding him with a copy of the Tanya. He carried a permanent scar on his head from being struck with a wooden beam during this attack. | ||