Editing The Split of Chabad Chassidus (section)

==== Chabad Kopust ====
''Extended article – Chassidus Kopust''[[File:מהריל.jpg|thumb|The gravestone of the Maharil, founder of Chassidus Kopust in the town of Kopust]]
The founder of the branch was the Maharil of Kopust.

Because the Maharil was the oldest son of the Tzemach Tzedek who agreed to act as a Rebbe, and was also the one who merited to see the face of the Alter Rebbe, most of the chassidim flocked to him, and the Chabad Kopust branch was initially the largest branch in Chabad Chassidus. During the Tishrei holidays of 5627 (1867), tens of thousands of chassidim from many places gathered in the court of the Maharil, including those who were not counted among the Chabad chassidim.

The Maharil passed away about half a year after his father, and the main court was established and maintained by his son, Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Schneersohn, author of the Magen Avot. After he passed away, his two brothers filled his place, Rabbi Shalom Dov Ber Schneersohn who led in the town of Retzitza, and Rabbi Shmariyahu Noach Schneersohn who led in the town of Bobruisk.

The branch existed for fifty-seven years - from 5626 (1866) to 5683 (1923).