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	* His son, Rabbi '''[[Menachem Nachum (son of the Mitteler Rebbe)\|Menachem Nachum]].'''		* His son, Rabbi '''[[Menachem Nachum (son of the Mitteler Rebbe)\|Menachem Nachum]].'''
	* His son, Rabbi '''[[Baruch (son of the Mitteler Rebbe)\|Boruch]].'''		* His son, Rabbi '''[[Baruch (son of the Mitteler Rebbe)\|Boruch]].'''
	* His daughter, '''[[Rebbetzin Sarah Darbermadiker]]''' — married Rabbi Eliezer Darbermadiker, son of Rabbi [[Meir of Pikov]], son of Rabbi [[Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev]].		* His daughter, '''[[Rebbetzin Sarah\|Rebbetzin Sarah Darbermadiker]]''' — married Rabbi Eliezer Darbermadiker, son of Rabbi [[Meir of Pikov]], son of Rabbi [[Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev]].
	* His daughter, '''[[Rebbetzin Beila Wols]]''' — married Rabbi [[Yekusiel Zalman Wols]], in 5567 (1806/1807).		* His daughter, '''[[Rebbetzin Beila Wols]]''' — married Rabbi [[Yekusiel Zalman Wols]], in 5567 (1806/1807).
	* His daughter, '''[[Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneersohn]]''' — married the [[Tzemach Tzedek]], on 5 Kislev 5564 (November 9, 1803).		* His daughter, '''[[Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneersohn]]''' — married the [[Tzemach Tzedek]], on 5 Kislev 5564 (November 9, 1803).

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	* His son, Rabbi '''[[Menachem Nachum (son of the Mitteler Rebbe)\|Menachem Nachum]].'''		* His son, Rabbi '''[[Menachem Nachum (son of the Mitteler Rebbe)\|Menachem Nachum]].'''
	* His son, Rabbi '''[[~~Boruch~~ (son of the Mitteler Rebbe)\|Boruch]].'''		* His son, Rabbi '''[[Baruch (son of the Mitteler Rebbe)\|Boruch]].'''
	* His daughter, '''[[Rebbetzin Sarah Darbermadiker]]''' — married Rabbi Eliezer Darbermadiker, son of Rabbi [[Meir of Pikov]], son of Rabbi [[Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev]].		* His daughter, '''[[Rebbetzin Sarah Darbermadiker]]''' — married Rabbi Eliezer Darbermadiker, son of Rabbi [[Meir of Pikov]], son of Rabbi [[Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev]].
	* His daughter, '''[[Rebbetzin Beila Wols]]''' — married Rabbi [[Yekusiel Zalman Wols]], in 5567 (1806/1807).		* His daughter, '''[[Rebbetzin Beila Wols]]''' — married Rabbi [[Yekusiel Zalman Wols]], in 5567 (1806/1807).

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	=== His Bar Mitzvah ===		=== His Bar Mitzvah ===

	<ref>A full and detailed account of the Mitteler Rebbe's bar mitzvah was delivered by the Frierdiker Rebbe on 25 Shevat 5696 (1936), during the bar mitzvah celebration of his grandson. The talk was printed in Likkutei Diburim, vol. 2, p. 224b and onwards, at length.</ref> For the bar mitzvah celebration, all the disciples and chassidim of his father came from across the region — even though in those years the Rebbe had forbidden chassidim from traveling in the months of Cheshvan and Kislev.<ref>The Enactments of Liozna, 5543 (1782), printed in Igros Kodesh — Alter Rebbe, vol. 1, p. 53.</ref> For the sake of the celebration this rule was suspended.		<ref>A full and detailed account of the Mitteler Rebbe's bar mitzvah was delivered by the Frierdiker Rebbe on 25 Shevat 5696 (1936), during the bar mitzvah celebration of his grandson. The talk was printed in Likkutei Diburim, vol. 2, p. 224b and onwards, at length.</ref>For the bar mitzvah celebration, all the disciples and chassidim of his father came from across the region — even though in those years the Rebbe had forbidden chassidim from traveling in the months of Cheshvan and Kislev.<ref>The Enactments of Liozna, 5543 (1782), printed in Igros Kodesh — Alter Rebbe, vol. 1, p. 53.</ref> For the sake of the celebration this rule was suspended.

	On the day of the bar mitzvah itself — Thursday, 9 Kislev 5547 (November 20, 1786) — candles were lit throughout the courtyard of the synagogue, and the space was especially expanded for the many guests. During the Torah reading, the bar mitzvah boy did not receive an aliyah — but his father was called up third, and afterward recited the traditional blessing that a father recites at his son's bar mitzvah. After the morning prayers, the Alter Rebbe delivered a Chassidic discourse on the verse "Ki lekach tov" — "For I have given you a good teaching," and then the bar mitzvah boy delivered his own Torah talk on the verse "Maggid devarav l'Yaakov" — "He declares His word to Jacob." The Alter Rebbe was in a state of profound spiritual elevation and began to sing the melody known as the [[Arba Bavos]] — "Four Gates." The great chassidim who were present related that during the melody, they recalled everything they had experienced from the day they became conscious of themselves.		On the day of the bar mitzvah itself — Thursday, 9 Kislev 5547 (November 20, 1786) — candles were lit throughout the courtyard of the synagogue, and the space was especially expanded for the many guests. During the Torah reading, the bar mitzvah boy did not receive an aliyah — but his father was called up third, and afterward recited the traditional blessing that a father recites at his son's bar mitzvah. After the morning prayers, the Alter Rebbe delivered a Chassidic discourse on the verse "Ki lekach tov" — "For I have given you a good teaching," and then the bar mitzvah boy delivered his own Torah talk on the verse "Maggid devarav l'Yaakov" — "He declares His word to Jacob." The Alter Rebbe was in a state of profound spiritual elevation and began to sing the melody known as the [[Arba Bavos]] — "Four Gates." The great chassidim who were present related that during the melody, they recalled everything they had experienced from the day they became conscious of themselves.
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 '''Rabbi Dov Ber Schneuri — the Mitteler Rebbe''' (in Yiddish: ''Der Mitteler Rebbe'' — literally, "the Middle Rebbe")<ref>The title "the Middle Rebbe" (HaEmtza'i) became attached to him after his histalkus and the ascension of the [[Tzemach Tzedek]] as his successor. Rabbi Dov Ber's relatively brief tenure created a situation in which many chassidim had personally known all three Rebbeim — the [[Alter Rebbe]], Rabbi Dov Ber, and the Tzemach Tzedek. Rabbi Dov Ber, being the middle one, came to be known as "the Mitteler Rebbe."</ref> (9 Kislev 5534 — 9 Kislev 5588) was the second Rebbe in the dynasty of [[Chabad Rebbeim]] and the successor to his father, the [[Alter Rebbe]]. His leadership was characterized by tremendous expansion and abundance — he composed and delivered thousands of maamarei Chassidus at great length. He is widely known by the title "the Mitteler Rebbe," which became his designation after his histalkus, when the third Rebbe of the Chabad movement — the Tzemach Tzedek — was appointed. At that point, Rabbi Dov Ber became the middle figure among three Rebbeim.
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	[[File:אדמו"ר האמצעי.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The Page Title Of The Mitteler Rebbe's Maamorim]]		[[File:אדמו"ר האמצעי.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The Page Title Of The Mitteler Rebbe's Maamorim]]
	'''The Mitteler Rebbe'''<ref>The title "Ha'Emtzai" (The Middle One) became associated with him after his passing and the ascension of the Rebbe Tzemach Tzedek as his successor. The relatively short leadership of Rabbi Dov Ber created a situation where many Chassidim knew all three Rebbes (the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Dov Ber, and the Rebbe Tzemach Tzedek). Rabbi Dov Ber, who was the middle one, was called by the name "Admur Ha'Emtzai" (the Middle Rebbe).</ref> (Middle Rebbe), Rabbi DovBer Schneuri - originally in Yiddish "Der Mitteler Rebbe" - (9 Kislev 5534 - 9 Kislev 5588), was the second Rebbe in the dynasty of Chabad Rebbes and successor to his father, [[the Alter Rebbe]]. His nesius (leadership) was characterized by harchava (expansiveness and abundance), and he wrote and delivered thousands of maamarim (Chassidic discourses). He became known as the "Mitteler Rebbe" after his ~~histalkus (~~passing), following the ~~appointment of the third Rebbe of Chabad,~~ [[~~the~~ Tzemach Tzedek]].		'''The Mitteler Rebbe'''<ref>The title "Ha'Emtzai" (The Middle One) became associated with him after his passing and the ascension of the Rebbe Tzemach Tzedek as his successor. The relatively short leadership of Rabbi Dov Ber created a situation where many Chassidim knew all three Rebbes (the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Dov Ber, and the Rebbe Tzemach Tzedek). Rabbi Dov Ber, who was the middle one, was called by the name "Admur Ha'Emtzai" (the Middle Rebbe).</ref> (Middle Rebbe), Rabbi DovBer Schneuri - originally in Yiddish "Der Mitteler Rebbe" - (9 Kislev 5534 - 9 Kislev 5588), was the second Rebbe in the dynasty of Chabad Rebbes and successor to his father, [[the Alter Rebbe]]. His nesius (leadership) was characterized by harchava (expansiveness and abundance), and he wrote and delivered thousands of maamarim (Chassidic discourses). He became known as the "Mitteler Rebbe" after his passing, following the [[The Tzemach Tzedek\|Tzemach Tzedek]]'s acceptance of leadership of Chabad.

	== Life History ==		== Life History ==
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	The Alter Rebbe hired a special melamed (teacher) from among the Maggid's talmidim to teach his son Torah and guide his development<ref>The melamed from Liozna, the grandfather of R' Dovber son of R' Pesach the melamed. Sefer HaSichos 5710, p. 395.</ref>. An additional melamed was Reb Avraham of Liepli.		The Alter Rebbe hired a special melamed (teacher) from among the Maggid's talmidim to teach his son Torah and guide his development<ref>The melamed from Liozna, the grandfather of R' Dovber son of R' Pesach the melamed. Sefer HaSichos 5710, p. 395.</ref>. An additional melamed was Reb Avraham of Liepli.

	From his earliest years, his extraordinary ~~kochos (~~abilities) were ~~evident to all~~. He would engage in ~~pilpul (~~scholarly ~~discourse)~~ with his father's senior ~~chassidim~~. He had a special interest in recording his observations of his father's ~~hanhagos~~. From childhood, he was known for his ability to write with exceptional speed and clarity.		From his earliest years, his extraordinary intellectual abilities were readily apparent. He would engage in scholarly discussions and discourses with his father's senior followers. He had a tremendous aptitude for both the revealed aspects of Torah and the study of Chassidus; but notably he had a special interest in recording his observations of his father's holy practices. From childhood, he was known for his ability to write with exceptional speed and clarity.

	==== Bar Mitzvah ====		==== Bar Mitzvah ====
	His [[Bar Mitzvah]] celebration drew chassidim from throughout the region<ref>A comprehensive and extensive description of the Bar Mitzvah of the Mitteler Rebbe was related by the Rebbe Rayatz on 25 Shevat 5696 (1936), during the Bar Mitzvah celebration of his grandson, B.G. The sicha was printed in Likutei Diburim vol. 2, p. 224b and onward in great detail.</ref>, despite the Alter Rebbe's general rule against chassidim visiting during Cheshvan and Kislev. The rule was suspended for this simcha.		His [[Bar Mitzvah]] celebration was such a special event that it drew chassidim from throughout the region<ref>A comprehensive and extensive description of the Bar Mitzvah of the Mitteler Rebbe was related by the Rebbe Rayatz on 25 Shevat 5696 (1936), during the Bar Mitzvah celebration of his grandson, B.G. The sicha was printed in Likutei Diburim vol. 2, p. 224b and onward in great detail.</ref>, despite the Alter Rebbe's general rule against chassidim visiting during Cheshvan and Kislev. The rule was suspended for this simcha.

	On the Bar Mitzvah day - Thursday, 9 Kislev 5547 - candles were lit throughout the beis medrash courtyard, which was specially expanded for the many guests. During krias haTorah, while the Bar Mitzvah bochur didn't receive an aliyah, his father was called for shlishi and afterward recited "Boruch Sheptarani" with Shem uMalchus.		On the Bar Mitzvah day - Thursday, 9 Kislev 5547 - candles were lit throughout the beis medrash courtyard, which was specially expanded for the many guests. During krias haTorah, while the Bar Mitzvah bochur didn't receive an aliyah, his father was called for shlishi and afterward recited "Boruch Sheptarani" with Shem uMalchus.
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	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

	* [https://~~old2~~.ih.~~chabad~~.~~info~~/~~php/audio~~.~~php~~?~~action~~=~~playdisk~~&id=~~88 The Rebbe tells about the~~ Mitteler Rebbe ~~- Audio file from Chabad Info (link not active~~, ~~28 Iyar 5783)]~~		* The Mitteler Rebbe's resting place on Google Maps: [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ohel+Mitteler+Rebbe/@51.074346,31.9171283,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sCIHM0ogKEICAgIDOrcXARQ!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2Fgps-cs-s%2FAC9h4noP5pRTuyg7DLxeQwOkzfwFudsxq0M7makHIRGHRnxgYtyoy5UW7kFWHxfmhzMcOgk_TyBA9UYdTqRAg5UVi63gU2y9ars31Y7psoJ8B7PwEV-jkMrkgBObXjuCWASVVPOjlOI%3Dw129-h86-k-no!7i5472!8i3648!4m13!1m5!3m4!2zNTHCsDA0JzI3LjQiTiAzMcKwNTUnMDIuNCJF!8m2!3d51.0742778!4d31.9173333!3m6!1s0x412a9c6d6d965f01:0x9b2cceac60714dba!8m2!3d51.0741133!4d31.9175236!10e5!16s%2Fg%2F11csr62n63?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcwNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D Photos], [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ohel+Mitteler+Rebbe/@51.0741922,31.9167599,19z/data=!4m12!1m5!3m4!2zNTHCsDA0JzI3LjQiTiAzMcKwNTUnMDIuNCJF!8m2!3d51.0742778!4d31.9173333!3m5!1s0x412a9c6d6d965f01:0x9b2cceac60714dba!8m2!3d51.0741133!4d31.9175236!16s%2Fg%2F11csr62n63?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcwNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D location]
	* The secret of the Mitteler Rebbe's soul - A story by Menachem Zigelboim on the Chabad Israel website		* [https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/110442/jewish/The-Mitteler-Rebbe.htm Biography of the Mitteler Rebbe] (Chabad.org)
	* R' Shneur Zalman Berger, ~~Why Nezhin~~? ~~• Special review for 9 Kislev~~
	* The ~~Rebbe receives the key to the ohel in Nezhin (link not active, 28 Iyar 5783)~~
	* The passing of the Rebbe like the passing of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, 'Ki Karov' bulletin issue 39 - ~~Lag B'Omer 5780~~
	* The Mitteler Rebbe~~'s resting place on Google Maps: Photos, location~~
	* '''"Padah B'Shalom": Biography ~~and redemption story~~ of the Mitteler Rebbe~~'''~~

	== References ==		== References ==
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	== Life History ==		== Life History ==
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	After 14 years of marriage during which only daughters were born, his father, [[the Alter Rebbe]], traveled to his Rebbe, the Maggid of Mezritch, for a bracha for a son. The Maggid promised that if he would excel in hachnosas orchim (hospitality), he would merit a son, hinting to this from the possuk "Bameh yizakeh naar - es archo<ref>Tehillim 119, 9</ref>" (how shall a young man merit - through his ways/guests).		After 14 years of marriage during which only daughters were born, his father, [[the Alter Rebbe]], traveled to his Rebbe, [[the Maggid of Mezritch]], for a bracha for a son. The Maggid promised that if he would excel in hachnosas orchim (hospitality), he would merit a son, hinting to this from the possuk "Bameh yizakeh naar - es archo<ref>Tehillim 119, 9</ref>" (how shall a young man merit - through his ways/guests).

	On the final Shabbos of the Maggid's life, Parshas Vayishlach 5533, he revealed to the Alter Rebbe the inner meanings of the "Shalom Zachar" and "Vach Nacht" ceremonies, promising him a son whom he should name after him (DovBer).		On the final Shabbos of the Maggid's life, Parshas Vayishlach 5533, he revealed to the Alter Rebbe the inner meanings of the "Shalom Zachar" and "Vach Nacht" ceremonies, promising him a son whom he should name after him (DovBer).
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	One year later, on 9 Kislev 5534, DovBer was born, the Alter Rebbe's first son. At his birth, his father provided a special piece of fabric to wrap the infant after his first washing<ref>Likutei Diburim vol. 2, p. 225</ref>.		One year later, on 9 Kislev 5534, DovBer was born, the Alter Rebbe's first son. At his birth, his father provided a special piece of fabric to wrap the infant after his first washing<ref>Likutei Diburim vol. 2, p. 225</ref>.

	The bris milah was attended by several of the Maggid's greatest talmidim, including Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk and Rabbi Avraham of Kalisk.		The bris milah was attended by several of the Maggid's greatest talmidim, including [[Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk\|Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk]] and [[Avraham of Kalisk (Talmid of the Maggid of Mezritch)\|Rabbi Avraham of Kalisk]].

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	==== Bar Mitzvah ====		==== Bar Mitzvah ====
	His Bar Mitzvah celebration drew chassidim from throughout the region<ref>A comprehensive and extensive description of the Bar Mitzvah of the Mitteler Rebbe was related by the Rebbe Rayatz on 25 Shevat 5696 (1936), during the Bar Mitzvah celebration of his grandson, B.G. The sicha was printed in Likutei Diburim vol. 2, p. 224b and onward in great detail.</ref>, despite the Alter Rebbe's general rule against chassidim visiting during Cheshvan and Kislev. The rule was suspended for this simcha.		His [[Bar Mitzvah]] celebration drew chassidim from throughout the region<ref>A comprehensive and extensive description of the Bar Mitzvah of the Mitteler Rebbe was related by the Rebbe Rayatz on 25 Shevat 5696 (1936), during the Bar Mitzvah celebration of his grandson, B.G. The sicha was printed in Likutei Diburim vol. 2, p. 224b and onward in great detail.</ref>, despite the Alter Rebbe's general rule against chassidim visiting during Cheshvan and Kislev. The rule was suspended for this simcha.

	On the Bar Mitzvah day - Thursday, 9 Kislev 5547 - candles were lit throughout the beis medrash courtyard, which was specially expanded for the many guests. During krias haTorah, while the Bar Mitzvah bochur didn't receive an aliyah, his father was called for shlishi and afterward recited "Boruch Sheptarani" with Shem uMalchus.		On the Bar Mitzvah day - Thursday, 9 Kislev 5547 - candles were lit throughout the beis medrash courtyard, which was specially expanded for the many guests. During krias haTorah, while the Bar Mitzvah bochur didn't receive an aliyah, his father was called for shlishi and afterward recited "Boruch Sheptarani" with Shem uMalchus.
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	==== Marriage ====		==== Marriage ====
	In 5548, at age 14, the Mitteler Rebbe was matched with Shaina, daughter of Reb Yaakov, a poor melamed from Yanowitz near Liozna. This shidduch came about when Shaina's father expressed concern to the Alter Rebbe about being unable to focus on his davening due to worry about marrying off his three daughters. The Alter Rebbe suggested his son as a match, knowing this would encourage other chassidim to seek shidduchim with the remaining daughters.		In 5548, at age 14, the Mitteler Rebbe was matched with Shaina, daughter of Reb Yaakov, a poor melamed from Yanowitz near [[Liozna]]. This shidduch came about when Shaina's father expressed concern to the Alter Rebbe about being unable to focus on his davening due to worry about marrying off his three daughters. The Alter Rebbe suggested his son as a match, knowing this would encourage other chassidim to seek shidduchim with the remaining daughters.

	==== Guiding the Young Chassidim ====		==== Guiding the Young Chassidim ====
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	* '''"Padah B'Shalom": Biography and redemption story of the Mitteler Rebbe'''		* '''"Padah B'Shalom": Biography and redemption story of the Mitteler Rebbe'''

			== References ==
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	'''The Mitteler Rebbe''' (Middle Rebbe), Rabbi DovBer Schneuri - originally in Yiddish "Der Mitteler Rebbe" - (9 Kislev 5534 - 9 Kislev 5588), was the second Rebbe in the dynasty of Chabad Rebbes and successor to his father, [[the Alter Rebbe]]. His nesius (leadership) was characterized by harchava (expansiveness and abundance), and he wrote and delivered thousands of maamarim (Chassidic discourses). He became known as the "Mitteler Rebbe" after his histalkus (passing), following the appointment of the third Rebbe of Chabad, [[the Tzemach Tzedek]].		'''The Mitteler Rebbe'''<ref>The title "Ha'Emtzai" (The Middle One) became associated with him after his passing and the ascension of the Rebbe Tzemach Tzedek as his successor. The relatively short leadership of Rabbi Dov Ber created a situation where many Chassidim knew all three Rebbes (the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Dov Ber, and the Rebbe Tzemach Tzedek). Rabbi Dov Ber, who was the middle one, was called by the name "Admur Ha'Emtzai" (the Middle Rebbe).</ref> (Middle Rebbe), Rabbi DovBer Schneuri - originally in Yiddish "Der Mitteler Rebbe" - (9 Kislev 5534 - 9 Kislev 5588), was the second Rebbe in the dynasty of Chabad Rebbes and successor to his father, [[the Alter Rebbe]]. His nesius (leadership) was characterized by harchava (expansiveness and abundance), and he wrote and delivered thousands of maamarim (Chassidic discourses). He became known as the "Mitteler Rebbe" after his histalkus (passing), following the appointment of the third Rebbe of Chabad, [[the Tzemach Tzedek]].

	== Life History ==		== Life History ==
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	After 14 years of marriage during which only daughters were born, his father, [[the Alter Rebbe]], traveled to his Rebbe, the Maggid of Mezritch, for a bracha for a son. The Maggid promised that if he would excel in hachnosas orchim (hospitality), he would merit a son, hinting to this from the possuk "Bameh yizakeh naar - es archo" (how shall a young man merit - through his ways/guests).		After 14 years of marriage during which only daughters were born, his father, [[the Alter Rebbe]], traveled to his Rebbe, the Maggid of Mezritch, for a bracha for a son. The Maggid promised that if he would excel in hachnosas orchim (hospitality), he would merit a son, hinting to this from the possuk "Bameh yizakeh naar - es archo<ref>Tehillim 119, 9</ref>" (how shall a young man merit - through his ways/guests).

	On the final Shabbos of the Maggid's life, Parshas Vayishlach 5533, he revealed to the Alter Rebbe the inner meanings of the "Shalom Zachar" and "Vach Nacht" ceremonies, promising him a son whom he should name after him (DovBer).		On the final Shabbos of the Maggid's life, Parshas Vayishlach 5533, he revealed to the Alter Rebbe the inner meanings of the "Shalom Zachar" and "Vach Nacht" ceremonies, promising him a son whom he should name after him (DovBer).

	One year later, on 9 Kislev 5534, DovBer was born, the Alter Rebbe's first son. At his birth, his father provided a special piece of fabric to wrap the infant after his first washing.		One year later, on 9 Kislev 5534, DovBer was born, the Alter Rebbe's first son. At his birth, his father provided a special piece of fabric to wrap the infant after his first washing<ref>Likutei Diburim vol. 2, p. 225</ref>.

	The bris milah was attended by several of the Maggid's greatest talmidim, including Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk and Rabbi Avraham of Kalisk.		The bris milah was attended by several of the Maggid's greatest talmidim, including Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk and Rabbi Avraham of Kalisk.

	==== Education ====		==== Education ====
	The Alter Rebbe hired a special melamed (teacher) from among the Maggid's talmidim to teach his son Torah and guide his development. An additional melamed was Reb Avraham of Liepli.		The Alter Rebbe hired a special melamed (teacher) from among the Maggid's talmidim to teach his son Torah and guide his development<ref>The melamed from Liozna, the grandfather of R' Dovber son of R' Pesach the melamed. Sefer HaSichos 5710, p. 395.</ref>. An additional melamed was Reb Avraham of Liepli.

	From his earliest years, his extraordinary kochos (abilities) were evident to all. He would engage in pilpul (scholarly discourse) with his father's senior chassidim. He had a special interest in recording his observations of his father's hanhagos. From childhood, he was known for his ability to write with exceptional speed and clarity.		From his earliest years, his extraordinary kochos (abilities) were evident to all. He would engage in pilpul (scholarly discourse) with his father's senior chassidim. He had a special interest in recording his observations of his father's hanhagos. From childhood, he was known for his ability to write with exceptional speed and clarity.

	==== Bar Mitzvah ====		==== Bar Mitzvah ====
	His Bar Mitzvah celebration drew chassidim from throughout the region, despite the Alter Rebbe's general rule against chassidim visiting during Cheshvan and Kislev. The rule was suspended for this simcha.		His Bar Mitzvah celebration drew chassidim from throughout the region<ref>A comprehensive and extensive description of the Bar Mitzvah of the Mitteler Rebbe was related by the Rebbe Rayatz on 25 Shevat 5696 (1936), during the Bar Mitzvah celebration of his grandson, B.G. The sicha was printed in Likutei Diburim vol. 2, p. 224b and onward in great detail.</ref>, despite the Alter Rebbe's general rule against chassidim visiting during Cheshvan and Kislev. The rule was suspended for this simcha.

	On the Bar Mitzvah day - Thursday, 9 Kislev 5547 - candles were lit throughout the beis medrash courtyard, which was specially expanded for the many guests. During krias haTorah, while the Bar Mitzvah bochur didn't receive an aliyah, his father was called for shlishi and afterward recited "Boruch Sheptarani" with Shem uMalchus.		On the Bar Mitzvah day - Thursday, 9 Kislev 5547 - candles were lit throughout the beis medrash courtyard, which was specially expanded for the many guests. During krias haTorah, while the Bar Mitzvah bochur didn't receive an aliyah, his father was called for shlishi and afterward recited "Boruch Sheptarani" with Shem uMalchus.
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	==== Lubavitch ====		==== Lubavitch ====
	The journey concluded with the Mitteler Rebbe choosing the town of Lubavitch as his residence, arriving there with thousands of chassidim on the 18th of Elul 5573. Upon arrival, the Mitteler Rebbe told the chassidim that the Alter Rebbe had studied in Lubavitch during his youth under Rabbi Yissachar Ber of Lubavitch. He added that the Alter Rebbe had appeared to him and requested that he establish his seat in Lubavitch.		The journey concluded with the Mitteler Rebbe choosing the town of Lubavitch as his residence, arriving there with thousands of chassidim on the 18th of Elul 5573. Upon arrival, the Mitteler Rebbe told the chassidim that the Alter Rebbe had studied in Lubavitch during his youth under Rabbi Yissachar Ber of Lubavitch. He added that the Alter Rebbe had appeared to him and requested that he establish his seat in Lubavitch.
	[[File:העיירה ליובאוויטש.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:העיירה ליובאוויטש.jpg\|thumb\|A Map Of Lubavitch]]
	Prince Tchekhovskiy, who ruled over the town, commanded his workers to cut trees from his forests to build homes for the Rebbe and the chassidim.		Prince Tchekhovskiy, who ruled over the town, commanded his workers to cut trees from his forests to build homes for the Rebbe and the chassidim.

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	On the eve of Wednesday, 9 Kislev 5588, the Mitteler Rebbe began saying a chassidic discourse with great hislahavus (enthusiasm) on the possuk "Acharei Hashem teileichu" (After Hashem you shall follow). Toward dawn, he concluded the maamar with the words "ki imcha mekor chaim mechayei hachaim" (for with You is the source of life from the Life of life) and was nistalek at age 54. His honorable resting place is in Nezhin.		On the eve of Wednesday, 9 Kislev 5588, the Mitteler Rebbe began saying a chassidic discourse with great hislahavus (enthusiasm) on the possuk "Acharei Hashem teileichu" (After Hashem you shall follow). Toward dawn, he concluded the maamar with the words "ki imcha mekor chaim mechayei hachaim" (for with You is the source of life from the Life of life) and was nistalek at age 54. His honorable resting place is in Nezhin.
	[[File:מצבת אדמור האמצעי.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:מצבת אדמור האמצעי.jpg\|thumb\|The Tzion of The Mitteler Rebbe]]
	The Mitteler Rebbe left a Sefer Torah that was inherited by his son Rabbi Menachem Nachum and from there to his grandchildren, the Popka family; R' Yitzchak Chaim Popka and R' Mordechai DovBer Popka. Today, the Sefer Torah is kept in the "Beis Torah Damesek Eliezer" synagogue in Flatbush.		The Mitteler Rebbe left a Sefer Torah that was inherited by his son Rabbi Menachem Nachum and from there to his grandchildren, the Popka family; R' Yitzchak Chaim Popka and R' Mordechai DovBer Popka. Today, the Sefer Torah is kept in the "Beis Torah Damesek Eliezer" synagogue in Flatbush.

	==== Explanation of His Histalkus on His Birthday ====		==== Explanation of His Histalkus on His Birthday ====
	The Mitteler Rebbe was nistalek on his birthday, 9 Kislev. The Rebbe (the Lubavitcher Rebbe) noted regarding this the Chazal's statement that "HaKadosh Baruch Hu sits and fills the years of tzaddikim from day to day and from month to month, as it says: 'The number of your days I shall fill'" - from which we see there is a special quality when a tzaddik's histalkus occurs on his birthday, making his years and days complete. The Rebbe adds that all tzaddikim have this quality of Hashem filling their years, but for most, it isn't visible in the physical realm. This was the special quality of the Mitteler Rebbe - that this concept was expressed even in gashmiyus (physicality).		The Mitteler Rebbe was nistalek on his birthday, 9 Kislev. The Rebbe (the Lubavitcher Rebbe) noted regarding this the Chazal's statement that "HaKadosh Baruch Hu sits and fills the years of tzaddikim from day to day and from month to month, as it says: 'The number of your days I shall fill'" - from which we see there is a special quality when a tzaddik's histalkus occurs on his birthday, making his years and days complete. The Rebbe adds that all tzaddikim have this quality of Hashem filling their years, but for most, it isn't visible in the physical realm. This was the special quality of the Mitteler Rebbe - that this concept was expressed even in gashmiyus (physicality).
	[[File:אדמור האמצעי.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:אדמור האמצעי.jpg\|thumb\|The Outside of The Tzion of The Mitteler Rebbe]]
	This aspect fits with his avodah throughout his life - to bring the highest concepts of Chassidus even into physical flesh and material matters. As his son-in-law, the Tzemach Tzedek, expressed: "If they would cut my father-in-law's finger, Chassidus would flow instead of blood." He influenced his chassidim in this direction as well, stating that his desire was "that when two young men meet in the marketplace, they should discuss Chassidus," and that "when young men understand Kesser like they understand their five fingers, I will have satisfaction from this."		This aspect fits with his avodah throughout his life - to bring the highest concepts of Chassidus even into physical flesh and material matters. As his son-in-law, the Tzemach Tzedek, expressed: "If they would cut my father-in-law's finger, Chassidus would flow instead of blood." He influenced his chassidim in this direction as well, stating that his desire was "that when two young men meet in the marketplace, they should discuss Chassidus," and that "when young men understand Kesser like they understand their five fingers, I will have satisfaction from this."

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	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

	* The Rebbe tells about the Mitteler Rebbe - Audio file from Chabad Info (link not active, 28 Iyar 5783)		* [https://old2.ih.chabad.info/php/audio.php?action=playdisk&id=88 The Rebbe tells about the Mitteler Rebbe - Audio file from Chabad Info (link not active, 28 Iyar 5783)]
	* The secret of the Mitteler Rebbe's soul - A story by Menachem Zigelboim on the Chabad Israel website		* The secret of the Mitteler Rebbe's soul - A story by Menachem Zigelboim on the Chabad Israel website
	* R' Shneur Zalman Berger, Why Nezhin? • Special review for 9 Kislev		* R' Shneur Zalman Berger, Why Nezhin? • Special review for 9 Kislev
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