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(Created page with "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. 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...") |
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In 1894, the Rebbe Rashab appointed the Rashbatz as mentor and educator to his son, the future Rebbe Rayatz. He served in this role until 1900, when he became the spiritual mentor at the Tomchei Temimim Yeshiva, a position he held until his passing. | In 1894, the Rebbe Rashab appointed the Rashbatz as mentor and educator to his son, the future Rebbe Rayatz. He served in this role until 1900, when he became the spiritual mentor at the Tomchei Temimim Yeshiva, a position he held until his passing. | ||
The Rashbatz passed away on the 15th of Sivan, 1905. Following his request, he was buried in the Lubavitch cemetery within fifty cubits of the resting places of the Tzemach Tzedek and Maharash | The Rashbatz passed away on the 15th of Sivan, 1905. Following his request, he was buried in the Lubavitch cemetery within fifty cubits of the resting places of the Tzemach Tzedek and the Rebbe Maharash . | ||