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	'''Lubavitch''' (Hebrew: לוּבַּבִיץ, English: Lyubavichi, Russian: Люба́вич, Polish: Lubawicze) is a small town in Russia in the Smolensk region near the Belarus border.		'''Lubavitch''' (Hebrew: לוּבַּבִיץ, English: Lyubavichi, Russian: Люба́вич, Polish: Lubawicze) is a small town in Russia in the Smolensk region near the Belarus border.

	The town of Lubavitch was the residence of most of the Chabad Chassidus Nesi'im, and served as the center of Chabad Chassidus activities for 102 years (1813-1916). As is customary in Chassidic courts, even today, many years after leaving the town, Chabad Chassidus continues to be called "Chabad Chassidus Lubavitch."		The town of Lubavitch was the residence of most of the Chabad Chassidus Nesi'im, and served as the center of [[Toras HaChassidus\|Chabad Chassidus]] activities for 102 years (1813-1916). As is customary in Chassidic courts, even today, many years after leaving the town, Chabad Chassidus continues to be called "Chabad Chassidus Lubavitch."

	In the Lubavitch cemetery are the Ohalim of the [[The Tzemach Tzedek\|Tzemach Tzedek]] and his son [[the Rebbe Maharash]]. The area where our Rebbeim previously lived now serves as a museum documenting the history of our Rebbeim in the town of Lubavitch.		In the Lubavitch cemetery are the Ohalim of the [[The Tzemach Tzedek\|Tzemach Tzedek]] and his son [[the Rebbe Maharash]]. The area where our Rebbeim previously lived now serves as a museum documenting the history of our Rebbeim in the town of Lubavitch.
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	The Jewish cemetery in Lubavitch is located at the western edge of the town, near the small river. The cemetery spans an area of approximately 70 by 150 meters. In this cemetery are located the Ohalim of the Tzemach Tzedek and the Maharash.		The Jewish cemetery in Lubavitch is located at the western edge of the town, near the small river. The cemetery spans an area of approximately 70 by 150 meters. In this cemetery are located the Ohalim of the Tzemach Tzedek and the Maharash.

	Near them are buried: Rebbetzin Sterna (wife of the Alter Rebbe), Rebbetzin Sheina (wife of the Mitteler Rebbe), Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka (wife of the Tzemach Tzedek), Rebbetzin Rivka (wife of the Maharash), and other women and daughters of Raboseinu Nesienu whose names are unknown to us. Also buried in the cemetery are: Rabbi Baruch Shalom Schneerson (firstborn son of the Tzemach Tzedek and the Rebbe's great-great-grandfather), Avraham Sender Schneerson (son of the Maharash, who passed away at only eight years old), and Rabbi Yissachar Ber ("The Maggid of Lubavitch" and the Alter Rebbe's teacher in his youth).		Near them are buried: Rebbetzin Sterna (wife of the Alter Rebbe), Rebbetzin Sheina (wife of the Mitteler Rebbe), Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka (wife of the Tzemach Tzedek), Rebbetzin Rivka (wife of the Maharash), and other women and daughters of Raboseinu Nesienu whose names are unknown to us. Also buried in the cemetery are: Rabbi Baruch Shalom Schneerson (firstborn son of the Tzemach Tzedek and the Rebbe's great-great-grandfather), [[Avraham Sender Schneerson (Son of the Maharash)\|Avraham Sender Schneerson]] (son of the [[The Rebbe Maharash\|Maharash]], who passed away at only eight years old), and Rabbi Yissachar Ber ("The Maggid of Lubavitch" and the Alter Rebbe's teacher in his youth).

	Following World War II, the cemetery was destroyed. In 1966, Rabbi Abba Dovid Gurevitz came to Lubavitch, repaired the destroyed monuments of the Tzemach Tzedek and Maharash, and built a fence around them. The Ohel was rebuilt in 1989 by Reb Dovid Nachshon and Reb Avi Taub. In 2015, the cemetery was cleaned, bushes were cut down and burned, and some monuments were placed on concrete foundations. In total, about 200 monuments have been preserved in the cemetery, all with Hebrew inscriptions. In recent years, renovation of the cemetery continues, and new monuments are occasionally discovered.		Following [[World War II]], the cemetery was destroyed. In 1966, Rabbi [[Abba Dovid Gurevitz]] came to Lubavitch, repaired the destroyed monuments of the Tzemach Tzedek and Maharash, and built a fence around them. The Ohel was rebuilt in 1989 by Reb Dovid Nachshon and Reb Avi Taub. In 2015, the cemetery was cleaned, bushes were cut down and burned, and some monuments were placed on concrete foundations. In total, about 200 monuments have been preserved in the cemetery, all with Hebrew inscriptions. In recent years, renovation of the cemetery continues, and new monuments are occasionally discovered.

	There was another, older cemetery in Lubavitch, which according to tradition is the burial place of many kedoshim. However, due to its age, not a single monument remains standing. Today, a sign marks the location of the old cemetery.		There was another, older cemetery in Lubavitch, which according to tradition is the burial place of many kedoshim. However, due to its age, not a single monument remains standing. Today, a sign marks the location of the old cemetery.

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	Lubavitch (Hebrew: לוּבַּבִיץ, English: Lyubavichi, Russian: Люба́вич, Polish: Lubawicze) is a small town in Russia in the Smolensk region near the Belarus border.		'''Lubavitch''' (Hebrew: לוּבַּבִיץ, English: Lyubavichi, Russian: Люба́вич, Polish: Lubawicze) is a small town in Russia in the Smolensk region near the Belarus border.

	The town of Lubavitch was the residence of most of the Chabad Chassidus Nesi'im, and served as the center of Chabad Chassidus activities for 102 years (1813-1916). As is customary in Chassidic courts, even today, many years after leaving the town, Chabad Chassidus continues to be called "Chabad Chassidus Lubavitch."		The town of Lubavitch was the residence of most of the Chabad Chassidus Nesi'im, and served as the center of Chabad Chassidus activities for 102 years (1813-1916). As is customary in Chassidic courts, even today, many years after leaving the town, Chabad Chassidus continues to be called "Chabad Chassidus Lubavitch."
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	* Beis Moshiach accompanied the visit of the Chabad Rabbinical Court of Eretz Yisroel to the town of Lubavitch		* Beis Moshiach accompanied the visit of the Chabad Rabbinical Court of Eretz Yisroel to the town of Lubavitch

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	== Modern-Day Lubavitch Today ==		== Modern-Day Lubavitch Today ==
	Lubavitch is a small village with a modest population. Although it no longer serves as a Jewish hub, its historical significance remains a focal point for Chabad followers and Jewish historians worldwide.		Lubavitch is a small village with a modest population. Although it no longer serves as a Jewish hub, its historical significance remains a focal point for Chabad followers and Jewish historians worldwide.
	[[File:בית-הארחה-בליובאוויטש.jpeg\|thumb]]		[[File:בית-הארחה-בליובאוויטש.jpeg\|thumb\|The Guest House in Lubavitch]]
	For Chabad followers, Lubavitch represents not just a physical place but a source of inspiration—a reminder of the transformative power of faith, wisdom, and perseverance. As the movement continues to grow and thrive worldwide, the memory of Lubavitch remains a central pillar of its identity, ensuring that its profound impact will never be forgotten.		For Chabad followers, Lubavitch represents not just a physical place but a source of inspiration—a reminder of the transformative power of faith, wisdom, and perseverance. As the movement continues to grow and thrive worldwide, the memory of Lubavitch remains a central pillar of its identity, ensuring that its profound impact will never be forgotten.

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	== Modern-Day Lubavitch Today ==		== Modern-Day Lubavitch Today ==
	Lubavitch is a small village with a modest population. Although it no longer serves as a Jewish hub, its historical significance remains a focal point for Chabad followers and Jewish historians worldwide.		Lubavitch is a small village with a modest population. Although it no longer serves as a Jewish hub, its historical significance remains a focal point for Chabad followers and Jewish historians worldwide.
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	For Chabad followers, Lubavitch represents not just a physical place but a source of inspiration—a reminder of the transformative power of faith, wisdom, and perseverance. As the movement continues to grow and thrive worldwide, the memory of Lubavitch remains a central pillar of its identity, ensuring that its profound impact will never be forgotten.		For Chabad followers, Lubavitch represents not just a physical place but a source of inspiration—a reminder of the transformative power of faith, wisdom, and perseverance. As the movement continues to grow and thrive worldwide, the memory of Lubavitch remains a central pillar of its identity, ensuring that its profound impact will never be forgotten.

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	The town of Lubavitch was the residence of most of the Chabad Chassidus Nesi'im, and served as the center of Chabad Chassidus activities for 102 years (1813-1916). As is customary in Chassidic courts, even today, many years after leaving the town, Chabad Chassidus continues to be called "Chabad Chassidus Lubavitch."		The town of Lubavitch was the residence of most of the Chabad Chassidus Nesi'im, and served as the center of Chabad Chassidus activities for 102 years (1813-1916). As is customary in Chassidic courts, even today, many years after leaving the town, Chabad Chassidus continues to be called "Chabad Chassidus Lubavitch."

	In the Lubavitch cemetery are the Ohalim of the ~~Rebbe~~ Tzemach Tzedek and his son the Rebbe Maharash. The area where our Rebbeim previously lived now serves as a museum documenting the history of our Rebbeim in the town of Lubavitch.		In the Lubavitch cemetery are the Ohalim of the [[The Tzemach Tzedek\|Tzemach Tzedek]] and his son [[the Rebbe Maharash]]. The area where our Rebbeim previously lived now serves as a museum documenting the history of our Rebbeim in the town of Lubavitch.

	For many years, Lubavitch was abandoned. After the fall of the Soviet Union, [[the Rebbe]] sent Rabbi David Nachshon and R' Avi Taub to rebuild the Ohel. Today, Rabbi Gavriel Gordon operates Chabad activities in Lubavitch, alongside the restoration of the cemetery and Chabad buildings.		For many years, Lubavitch was abandoned. After the fall of the Soviet Union, [[the Rebbe]] sent Rabbi David Nachshon and R' Avi Taub to rebuild the Ohel. Today, Rabbi Gavriel Gordon operates Chabad activities in Lubavitch, alongside the restoration of the cemetery and Chabad buildings.

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	In the Lubavitch cemetery are the Ohalim of the Rebbe Tzemach Tzedek and his son the Rebbe Maharash. The area where our Rebbeim previously lived now serves as a museum documenting the history of our Rebbeim in the town of Lubavitch.		In the Lubavitch cemetery are the Ohalim of the Rebbe Tzemach Tzedek and his son the Rebbe Maharash. The area where our Rebbeim previously lived now serves as a museum documenting the history of our Rebbeim in the town of Lubavitch.

	For many years, Lubavitch was abandoned. After the fall of the Soviet Union, the Rebbe sent Rabbi David Nachshon and R' Avi Taub to rebuild the Ohel. Today, Rabbi Gavriel Gordon operates Chabad activities in Lubavitch, alongside the restoration of the cemetery and Chabad buildings.		For many years, Lubavitch was abandoned. After the fall of the Soviet Union, [[the Rebbe]] sent Rabbi David Nachshon and R' Avi Taub to rebuild the Ohel. Today, Rabbi Gavriel Gordon operates Chabad activities in Lubavitch, alongside the restoration of the cemetery and Chabad buildings.

	== The Name ==		== The Name ==

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	The "Destruction of Lubavitch" refers to the eleven-year period between the histalkus of the Rebbe Maharash until his son the Rebbe Rashab accepted the nesius (13 Tishrei 5643 - Rosh Hashanah 5654). During this time, both sons of the Rebbe Maharash - the Rebbe Rashab and his older brother the Raza - refused to accept the nesius, leaving Chabad Chassidus without an official nasi. This period is called "destruction" because during it, the dimensions of Chabad Chassidus significantly diminished.		The "Destruction of Lubavitch" refers to the eleven-year period between the histalkus of the Rebbe Maharash until his son the Rebbe Rashab accepted the nesius (13 Tishrei 5643 - Rosh Hashanah 5654). During this time, both sons of the Rebbe Maharash - the Rebbe Rashab and his older brother the Raza - refused to accept the nesius, leaving Chabad Chassidus without an official nasi. This period is called "destruction" because during it, the dimensions of Chabad Chassidus significantly diminished.

	== The Period of [[~~Rabbi Sholom DovBer Schneerson - The Rebbe Rashab\|~~the Rebbe Rashab]] ==		== The Period of [[the Rebbe Rashab]] ==
	'''Extended article - Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitch'''		'''Extended article - Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitch'''

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	* History of the Town of Lubavitch by Rabbi Shalom Ber Levin		* History of the Town of Lubavitch by Rabbi Shalom Ber Levin

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	~~[[Category: Chabad~~ communities ~~that have become extinct~~]]
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