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

			* [https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/110466/jewish/The-Rebbe-Maharash.htm Biography of the Rebbe Maharash] (chabad.org)
			* Resting place of the Rebbe Maharash from google maps [https://www.google.com/maps/place/%D7%90%D7%95%D7%94%D7%9C+%D7%A8%D7%91%D7%99+%D7%9E%D7%A0%D7%97%D7%9D+%D7%9E%D7%A2%D7%A0%D7%93%D7%9C+%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%91%D7%99+%D7%A9%D7%9E%D7%95%D7%90%D7%9C+%D7%A9%D7%A0%D7%99%D7%90%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%A1%D7%95%D7%9F%E2%80%AD/@54.8305059,30.9495261,15z/data=!4m9!1m2!2m1!1slubavitch+russia+map!3m5!1s0x46cf9643a1367abd:0x182990b10337ba7d!8m2!3d54.8316898!4d30.9470506!16s%2Fg%2F11g8phby64?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcwNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D location], [https://www.google.com/maps/place/%D7%90%D7%95%D7%94%D7%9C+%D7%A8%D7%91%D7%99+%D7%9E%D7%A0%D7%97%D7%9D+%D7%9E%D7%A2%D7%A0%D7%93%D7%9C+%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%91%D7%99+%D7%A9%D7%9E%D7%95%D7%90%D7%9C+%D7%A9%D7%A0%D7%99%D7%90%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%A1%D7%95%D7%9F%E2%80%AD/@54.8315922,30.9470335,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sCIHM0ogKEICAgICr7qLUVg!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2Fgps-cs-s%2FAC9h4nrMTVOsrgYGemrJHqge2WvZFlENb-3HSFqjO2MpZL3fPjjFsHC1XHI4FLMZ1ryiINQvUKqT6NvBSWGoPH6c2HU72mT63QLQE-Qoo1JhDk2GGNNV1Jw9IQw4cyrQS6N-N_4dl-C1%3Dw86-h114-k-no!7i3000!8i4000!4m10!1m2!2m1!1slubavitch+russia+map!3m6!1s0x46cf9643a1367abd:0x182990b10337ba7d!8m2!3d54.8316898!4d30.9470506!10e5!16s%2Fg%2F11g8phby64?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcwNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D photos]
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	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

	* Ruth Zucker, '''Graphological Analysis of the Handwriting of Admor Maharash''', on the Jewish Education website
	* Rabbi Shimon Weitzhandler, '''We Need Moshiach Literally''' A collection of references from the Rebbe regarding the connection of Admor Maharash with the Redemption, in the Pensioners' Journal Issue 7, page 18, Tishrei 5777 (2016)
	* Mordechai Menashe Laufer, '''Pictures (and Drawings) of Our Leader Rebbes''' in the Hitkashrut magazine number 561
	* Rabbi Shalom Dober Kubitschek, '''The Children of the Admor Maharash''', Notes and Explanations Journal of Ohalei Torah, Tammuz 5780 (2020) 1181, page 67
	* Menachem Bronfman, Several things you didn't know about the unique character of Admor Maharash, the fourth Rebbe of Chabad, on the "Alei Sefer" website
	* Exposure: The dramatic rescue of the great-granddaughter of the Rebbe Maharash
	* Shneur Zalman Parkash, Fascinating investigation about the supposed painting of the Rebbe Maharash, 16 Cheshvan 5785 (November 17, 2024)

	~~== References ==~~
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	== Birth and Early Years ==		== Birth and Early Years ==
	{{Chabad}}		{{Chabad}}
	On Monday, the 2nd of Iyar 5594 (May 11, 1834), corresponding to the Sefirah of "Tiferes ShebeTiferes" and marking 100 years since the revelation of the Baal Shem Tov, Rabbi Shmuel (the Maharash) was born in the town of Lubavitch, Russia, as the seventh son of the [[The tzemach tzedek\|Tzemach Tzedek]] and his wife, Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka.		On Monday, the 2nd of Iyar 5594 (May 11, 1834), corresponding to the Sefirah of "Tiferes ShebeTiferes<ref>The Kavanos to Concentrate on During the Recitation of Sefiras HaOmer</ref>" and marking 100 years since the revelation of [[the Baal Shem Tov]], Rabbi Shmuel (the Maharash) was born<ref>In the introduction to the Sefer HaYom Yom it states in the chain of lineage, but in HaYom Yom of the 2nd of Iyar it is written that he was born in 5593 (1833), and it is explained that the birth was in 5594 (1834) but the conception was in 5593 (1833).</ref> in the town of [[Lubavitch]], Russia, as the seventh son of the [[The tzemach tzedek\|Tzemach Tzedek]] and his wife, Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka.

	The birth took place in the Tzemach Tzedek's new house, which had not yet been occupied, built after the great fire of 5592 by one of the nearby governors who constructed it without charge out of respect for the Rebbe. While the Rebbe had planned to inaugurate the house before Shavuos, the Rebbetzin wished to give birth specifically in the new house. For the birth, the Rebbetzin used a new bed that was intended for sifting flour for matzos. Throughout the birth, her husband, the Tzemach Tzedek, stood in the room with his face to the wall, and instructed his sons R' Boruch Shalom, R' Maharil of Kopust, and R' HaRashaz of Lyadi to sit in one of the rooms and recite specific chapters of Tehillim. He gave special instructions to the midwife regarding the birth, to immerse in the mikvah before receiving the baby, and to dress him in a special white cloth that he provided.		The birth took place in the Tzemach Tzedek's new house, which had not yet been occupied, built after the great fire of 5592 by one of the nearby governors who constructed it without charge out of respect for the Rebbe. While the Rebbe had planned to inaugurate the house before Shavuos, the Rebbetzin wished to give birth specifically in the new house. For the birth, the Rebbetzin used a new bed that was intended for sifting flour for matzos<ref>The custom in those days was to purchase a new white wooden bed. On the tops of its posts, they would place two long poles, and upon these they would move the sifter back and forth, allowing the sifted flour to fall onto a sheet spread out below. After Pesach, they would use the bed for household needs.</ref>. Throughout the birth, her husband, the Tzemach Tzedek, stood in the room with his face to the wall, and instructed his sons R' Boruch Shalom, R' Maharil of Kopust, and R' HaRashaz of Lyadi to sit in one of the rooms and recite specific chapters of Tehillim. He gave special instructions to the midwife regarding the birth, to immerse in the mikvah before receiving the baby, and to dress him in a special white cloth that he provided.

	==== The Bris ====		==== The Bris ====
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	* Shneur Zalman Parkash, Fascinating investigation about the supposed painting of the Rebbe Maharash, 16 Cheshvan 5785 (November 17, 2024)		* Shneur Zalman Parkash, Fascinating investigation about the supposed painting of the Rebbe Maharash, 16 Cheshvan 5785 (November 17, 2024)

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	* "The Young Son - A Story unto Itself", Chassidic Stories about the Rebbe Maharash, Kfar Chabad Weekly 1904 page 63		* "The Young Son - A Story unto Itself", Chassidic Stories about the Rebbe Maharash, Kfar Chabad Weekly 1904 page 63

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	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
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	* Exposure: The dramatic rescue of the great-granddaughter of the Rebbe Maharash		* Exposure: The dramatic rescue of the great-granddaughter of the Rebbe Maharash
	* Shneur Zalman Parkash, Fascinating investigation about the supposed painting of the Rebbe Maharash, 16 Cheshvan 5785 (November 17, 2024)		* Shneur Zalman Parkash, Fascinating investigation about the supposed painting of the Rebbe Maharash, 16 Cheshvan 5785 (November 17, 2024)

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			'''Rabbi Shmuel Schneersohn''' known as '''The Rebbe Maharash''' (2nd of Iyar 5594 - 13th of Tishrei 5643) was the fourth Rebbe in the lineage of Chabad Rebbes. He originated the saying and approach of "Lchatchila Ariber."
	Rabbi Shmuel Schneersohn The Rebbe Maharash (2nd of Iyar 5594 - 13th of Tishrei 5643) was the fourth Rebbe in the lineage of Chabad Rebbes. He originated the saying and approach of "Lchatchila Ariber."

	== Birth and Early Years ==		== Birth and Early Years ==
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	* [[Rebbetzin Devorah Leah Ginzburg\|Rebbetzin Devorah Leah]]		* [[Rebbetzin Devorah Leah Ginzburg\|Rebbetzin Devorah Leah]]
	* [[Avraham Sender Schneerson (Son of the Maharash)\|Rabbi Avraham Sender]]		* [[Avraham Sender Schneerson (Son of the Maharash)\|Rabbi Avraham Sender]]
	* [[Reb Shneur Zalman Aharon Schneerson - The Raza\|Rabbi Shneur Zalman Aharon - the ~~RAZA~~]]		* [[Reb Shneur Zalman Aharon Schneerson - The Raza\|Rabbi Shneur Zalman Aharon (the Raza)]]
	* [[The Rebbe Rashab\|Rabbi Shalom DovBer - the Rebbe Rashab]]		* [[The Rebbe Rashab\|Rabbi Shalom DovBer - the Rebbe Rashab]]
	* The infant Chaim Moshe		* The infant Chaim Moshe

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	# A drawing was published in the Algemeiner Journal by Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Jacobson. It was drawn by R' Shimon Zaltzman who never saw the Rebbe Maharash but drew it based on the description of his brother R' Avraham Zaltzman who had seen the picture in the home of the Rebbe Rashab.		# A drawing was published in the Algemeiner Journal by Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Jacobson. It was drawn by R' Shimon Zaltzman who never saw the Rebbe Maharash but drew it based on the description of his brother R' Avraham Zaltzman who had seen the picture in the home of the Rebbe Rashab.
	# In the Ginzburg family, descendants of the Rebbe Maharash, a portrait was passed down from generation to generation with a tradition that it is a portrait of the Rebbe Maharash.		# In the Ginzburg family, descendants of the Rebbe Maharash, a portrait was passed down from generation to generation with a tradition that it is a portrait of the Rebbe Maharash.
	[[File:מיוחס למהר"ש.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:מיוחס למהר"ש.jpg\|thumb\|Estimated portrait of the Rebbe Maharash, according to the tradition of the Ginzburg family, descendants of the Rebbe Maharash.]]
	[[File:מיוחס למהרש 3'.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:מיוחס למהרש 3'.jpg\|thumb\|The Appearance of the Rebbe Maharash Published in the newspaper "Algemeiner Journal." Drawn by R' Shimon Zaltzman who did not see the Rebbe Maharash, but drew it according to the description of his brother R' Avraham Zaltzman who saw the picture in the home of the Rebbe Rashab.]]
	According to tradition, the facial features of the Rebbe Maharash were similar to those of the Rebbe Rayatz. This is based on a story that the Rebbe Rayatz told and the Rebbe repeated many times:		According to tradition, the facial features of the Rebbe Maharash were similar to those of the Rebbe Rayatz. This is based on a story that the Rebbe Rayatz told and the Rebbe repeated many times:<blockquote>During the Baal HaGeulah's famous visit to the Holy Land, one of the chassidim of the Rebbe Maharash came to him for yechidus, and immediately upon entering the room fainted! When they asked him the reason for his fainting, he answered: I saw in the Rebbe's face the countenance of the Rebbe Maharash... He hadn't seen the Rebbe Maharash for decades, and upon seeing the face of the Rebbe Maharash [in the Rebbe Rayatz], he immediately fainted<ref>12 Tammuz 5745 - Hisvaaduyos 5745 Vol. 4 p. 245</ref></blockquote>

	During the Baal HaGeulah's famous visit to the Holy Land, one of the chassidim of the Rebbe Maharash came to him for yechidus, and immediately upon entering the room fainted! When they asked him the reason for his fainting, he answered: I saw in the Rebbe's face the countenance of the Rebbe Maharash... He hadn't seen the Rebbe Maharash for decades, and upon seeing the face of the Rebbe Maharash [in the Rebbe Rayatz], he immediately fainted<ref>12 Tammuz 5745 - Hisvaaduyos 5745 Vol. 4 p. 245</ref>

	== Children ==		== Children ==

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	Rabbi Shmuel Schneersohn ~~'''the rebbe maharash'''~~ (2nd of Iyar 5594 - 13th of Tishrei 5643) was the fourth Rebbe in the lineage of Chabad Rebbes. He originated the saying and approach of "Lchatchila Ariber."		Rabbi Shmuel Schneersohn The Rebbe Maharash (2nd of Iyar 5594 - 13th of Tishrei 5643) was the fourth Rebbe in the lineage of Chabad Rebbes. He originated the saying and approach of "Lchatchila Ariber."

	== Birth and Early Years ==		== Birth and Early Years ==
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	On another occasion, the Rebbe said that there is no picture of the Rebbe Maharash.		On another occasion, the Rebbe said that there is no picture of the Rebbe Maharash.
	[[File:אוהל המהר"ש.jpeg\|thumb]]		[[File:אוהל המהר"ש.jpeg\|thumb\|The Gravesite of The Rebbe Maharash]]
	No definitive portrait of the Rebbe Maharash is known, but throughout history there were three portraits that were presumed to be of the Rebbe Maharash:		No definitive portrait of the Rebbe Maharash is known, but throughout history there were three portraits that were presumed to be of the Rebbe Maharash:

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	# A drawing was published in the Algemeiner Journal by Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Jacobson. It was drawn by R' Shimon Zaltzman who never saw the Rebbe Maharash but drew it based on the description of his brother R' Avraham Zaltzman who had seen the picture in the home of the Rebbe Rashab.		# A drawing was published in the Algemeiner Journal by Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Jacobson. It was drawn by R' Shimon Zaltzman who never saw the Rebbe Maharash but drew it based on the description of his brother R' Avraham Zaltzman who had seen the picture in the home of the Rebbe Rashab.
	# In the Ginzburg family, descendants of the Rebbe Maharash, a portrait was passed down from generation to generation with a tradition that it is a portrait of the Rebbe Maharash.		# In the Ginzburg family, descendants of the Rebbe Maharash, a portrait was passed down from generation to generation with a tradition that it is a portrait of the Rebbe Maharash.
			[[File:מיוחס למהר"ש.jpg\|thumb]]
			[[File:מיוחס למהרש 3'.jpg\|thumb]]
	According to tradition, the facial features of the Rebbe Maharash were similar to those of the Rebbe Rayatz. This is based on a story that the Rebbe Rayatz told and the Rebbe repeated many times:		According to tradition, the facial features of the Rebbe Maharash were similar to those of the Rebbe Rayatz. This is based on a story that the Rebbe Rayatz told and the Rebbe repeated many times:

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	== Children ==		== Children ==

	* Rebbetzin Devorah Leah		* [[Rebbetzin Devorah Leah Ginzburg\|Rebbetzin Devorah Leah]]
	* Rabbi Avraham ~~Sander~~		* [[Avraham Sender Schneerson (Son of the Maharash)\|Rabbi Avraham Sender]]
	* Rabbi Shneur Zalman Aharon - the RAZA		* [[Reb Shneur Zalman Aharon Schneerson - The Raza\|Rabbi Shneur Zalman Aharon - the RAZA]]
	* Rabbi Shalom DovBer - the Rebbe Rashab		* [[The Rebbe Rashab\|Rabbi Shalom DovBer - the Rebbe Rashab]]
	* The infant Chaim Moshe		* The infant Chaim Moshe
	* Rabbi Menachem Mendel		* Rabbi Menachem Mendel
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			== External Links ==

			* Ruth Zucker, '''Graphological Analysis of the Handwriting of Admor Maharash''', on the Jewish Education website
			* Rabbi Shimon Weitzhandler, '''We Need Moshiach Literally''' A collection of references from the Rebbe regarding the connection of Admor Maharash with the Redemption, in the Pensioners' Journal Issue 7, page 18, Tishrei 5777 (2016)
			* Mordechai Menashe Laufer, '''Pictures (and Drawings) of Our Leader Rebbes''' in the Hitkashrut magazine number 561
			* Rabbi Shalom Dober Kubitschek, '''The Children of the Admor Maharash''', Notes and Explanations Journal of Ohalei Torah, Tammuz 5780 (2020) 1181, page 67
			* Menachem Bronfman, Several things you didn't know about the unique character of Admor Maharash, the fourth Rebbe of Chabad, on the "Alei Sefer" website
			* Exposure: The dramatic rescue of the great-granddaughter of the Rebbe Maharash
			* Shneur Zalman Parkash, Fascinating investigation about the supposed painting of the Rebbe Maharash, 16 Cheshvan 5785 (November 17, 2024)

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	Rabbi Shmuel Schneersohn '''the rebbe maharash''' (2nd of Iyar 5594 - 13th of Tishrei 5643) was the fourth Rebbe in the lineage of Chabad Rebbes. He originated the saying and approach of "Lchatchila Ariber."		Rabbi Shmuel Schneersohn '''the rebbe maharash''' (2nd of Iyar 5594 - 13th of Tishrei 5643) was the fourth Rebbe in the lineage of Chabad Rebbes. He originated the saying and approach of "Lchatchila Ariber."

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	On another occasion, the Rebbe said that there is no picture of the Rebbe Maharash.		On another occasion, the Rebbe said that there is no picture of the Rebbe Maharash.
			[[File:אוהל המהר"ש.jpeg\|thumb]]
	No definitive portrait of the Rebbe Maharash is known, but throughout history there were three portraits that were presumed to be of the Rebbe Maharash:		No definitive portrait of the Rebbe Maharash is known, but throughout history there were three portraits that were presumed to be of the Rebbe Maharash:

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	The birth took place in the Tzemach Tzedek's new house, which had not yet been occupied, built after the great fire of 5592 by one of the nearby governors who constructed it without charge out of respect for the Rebbe. While the Rebbe had planned to inaugurate the house before Shavuos, the Rebbetzin wished to give birth specifically in the new house. For the birth, the Rebbetzin used a new bed that was intended for sifting flour for matzos. Throughout the birth, her husband, the Tzemach Tzedek, stood in the room with his face to the wall, and instructed his sons R' Boruch Shalom, R' Maharil of Kopust, and R' HaRashaz of Lyadi to sit in one of the rooms and recite specific chapters of Tehillim. He gave special instructions to the midwife regarding the birth, to immerse in the mikvah before receiving the baby, and to dress him in a special white cloth that he provided.		The birth took place in the Tzemach Tzedek's new house, which had not yet been occupied, built after the great fire of 5592 by one of the nearby governors who constructed it without charge out of respect for the Rebbe. While the Rebbe had planned to inaugurate the house before Shavuos, the Rebbetzin wished to give birth specifically in the new house. For the birth, the Rebbetzin used a new bed that was intended for sifting flour for matzos. Throughout the birth, her husband, the Tzemach Tzedek, stood in the room with his face to the wall, and instructed his sons R' Boruch Shalom, R' Maharil of Kopust, and R' HaRashaz of Lyadi to sit in one of the rooms and recite specific chapters of Tehillim. He gave special instructions to the midwife regarding the birth, to immerse in the mikvah before receiving the baby, and to dress him in a special white cloth that he provided.

	== The Bris ==		==== The Bris ====
	On the day of the bris, the Tzemach Tzedek instructed to start Shacharis prayers early. By the tenth hour, all family members had arrived, led by the uncle R' Chaim Avraham, son of the Alter Rebbe. When it was nearly two o'clock and the Tzemach Tzedek was still secluded in his room, the gathered began to worry. R' Chaim Avraham sighed and said, "He is busy with more important guests than me." After half an hour, the Rebbe emerged from his room holding a red handkerchief, with a radiant face and tearful eyes, saying "The bris will be today," and after a few moments returned to his holy chamber.		On the day of the bris, the Tzemach Tzedek instructed to start Shacharis prayers early. By the tenth hour, all family members had arrived, led by the uncle R' Chaim Avraham, son of the Alter Rebbe. When it was nearly two o'clock and the Tzemach Tzedek was still secluded in his room, the gathered began to worry. R' Chaim Avraham sighed and said, "He is busy with more important guests than me." After half an hour, the Rebbe emerged from his room holding a red handkerchief, with a radiant face and tearful eyes, saying "The bris will be today," and after a few moments returned to his holy chamber.

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	During the festive meal following the bris, his brother the Maharil asked after whom he was named, since such a name was uncommon in the Tzemach Tzedek's family. He whispered to himself, "Perhaps after Shmuel HaNavi (the Prophet Samuel)?" The Tzemach Tzedek responded: "After a water carrier in Polotsk who was called Shmuel, for a chacham (wise person) is superior to a navi (prophet)."		During the festive meal following the bris, his brother the Maharil asked after whom he was named, since such a name was uncommon in the Tzemach Tzedek's family. He whispered to himself, "Perhaps after Shmuel HaNavi (the Prophet Samuel)?" The Tzemach Tzedek responded: "After a water carrier in Polotsk who was called Shmuel, for a chacham (wise person) is superior to a navi (prophet)."

	== Youth and Education ==		==== Youth and Education ====
	In his early years, he showed a love for craftsmanship and carving. A famous story tells that when he was about five years old, a chassid approached him saying, "If you tell me where Hashem is, I'll give you a pocket knife as a gift." The young Shmuel replied: "If you find a place where Hashem isn't, I'll give you a pocket knife as a gift." The chassid smiled and gave him the pocket knife.		In his early years, he showed a love for craftsmanship and carving. A famous story tells that when he was about five years old, a chassid approached him saying, "If you tell me where Hashem is, I'll give you a pocket knife as a gift." The young Shmuel replied: "If you find a place where Hashem isn't, I'll give you a pocket knife as a gift." The chassid smiled and gave him the pocket knife.

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	By age thirteen, he knew all six orders of Mishnah and the Tanya by heart, letter by letter. Under his father's direction, he received Semichah from renowned rabbis including Rabbi Isaac of Homil, Rabbi Shneur Zalman Fradkin, Rabbi Hillel of Paritch, and Rabbi Y.A. Bahard of Vitebsk.		By age thirteen, he knew all six orders of Mishnah and the Tanya by heart, letter by letter. Under his father's direction, he received Semichah from renowned rabbis including Rabbi Isaac of Homil, Rabbi Shneur Zalman Fradkin, Rabbi Hillel of Paritch, and Rabbi Y.A. Bahard of Vitebsk.

	== Craftsmanship and Professional Skills ==		==== Craftsmanship and Professional Skills ====
	The Rebbe Maharash was gifted in various crafts and professional skills. He was a highly accomplished sofer STaM (scribe of Torah scrolls, tefillin, and mezuzos), known for his exceptionally beautiful and clear handwriting. As a special gift, he wrote a personal Megillas Esther for each of his children. Additionally, he learned the laws and practice of shechita (ritual slaughter) and would occasionally perform it.		The Rebbe Maharash was gifted in various crafts and professional skills. He was a highly accomplished sofer STaM (scribe of Torah scrolls, tefillin, and mezuzos), known for his exceptionally beautiful and clear handwriting. As a special gift, he wrote a personal Megillas Esther for each of his children. Additionally, he learned the laws and practice of shechita (ritual slaughter) and would occasionally perform it.

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	== Assumption of Leadership and the Division of Chabad ==		== Assumption of Leadership and the Division of Chabad ==
	At the beginning of 5626 (1866), six months before the passing of the Tzemach Tzedek, he instructed his son, the Rebbe Maharash, to begin delivering Chassidic discourses publicly. Simultaneously, he issued a note to the Chassidim stating:		At the beginning of 5626 (1866), six months before the passing of the Tzemach Tzedek, he instructed his son, the Rebbe Maharash, to begin delivering Chassidic discourses publicly. Simultaneously, he issued a note to the Chassidim stating:<blockquote>"To him you shall listen as you listened to me"</blockquote>During this period, the Tzemach Tzedek also wrote a letter to his son, expressing his satisfaction with his Chassidic teachings and blessing him to continue delivering them. In another significant moment, the Tzemach Tzedek told his son: "The spiritual oil with which the Baal Shem Tov anointed his disciple, the Maggid of Mezritch, to anoint the Alter Rebbe for leadership for generations - with this power my father-in-law, the Mitteler Rebbe, was anointed, and with this power I have anointed you."

	"To him you shall listen as you listened to me"

	During this period, the Tzemach Tzedek also wrote a letter to his son, expressing his satisfaction with his Chassidic teachings and blessing him to continue delivering them. In another significant moment, the Tzemach Tzedek told his son: "The spiritual oil with which the Baal Shem Tov anointed his disciple, the Maggid of Mezritch, to anoint the Alter Rebbe for leadership for generations - with this power my father-in-law, the Mitteler Rebbe, was anointed, and with this power I have anointed you."

	Beyond these hints, the Chassidim recognized his unique qualities and exceptional gifts: supernatural wisdom in both the revealed and mystical aspects of Torah, knowledge of worldly sciences (particularly medicine), mastery of various crafts, and fluency in multiple languages.		Beyond these hints, the Chassidim recognized his unique qualities and exceptional gifts: supernatural wisdom in both the revealed and mystical aspects of Torah, knowledge of worldly sciences (particularly medicine), mastery of various crafts, and fluency in multiple languages.
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	The other brothers relocated to different cities (Lyadi, Kopust, and Nezhin), where they established their own Chabad centers and delivered Chassidic teachings to their followers.		The other brothers relocated to different cities (Lyadi, Kopust, and Nezhin), where they established their own Chabad centers and delivered Chassidic teachings to their followers.

	== Public Activity After Assuming Leadership ==		==== Public Activity After Assuming Leadership ====
	After assuming the leadership of Chabad Chassidus, the Rebbe Maharash continued his extensive public activity for the benefit of the Jewish people. In 5628 (1868), he traveled to France to meet with community activists. In 5629 (1869), he established a permanent committee in Petersburg dedicated to public affairs and the protection of Jewish rights. Between 5630-5640 (1870-1880), he made numerous journeys both within Russia and abroad for communal matters. In 5640 (1880), at great personal risk, he worked to quell the pogroms known as "Storms in the Negev."		After assuming the leadership of Chabad Chassidus, the Rebbe Maharash continued his extensive public activity for the benefit of the Jewish people. In 5628 (1868), he traveled to France to meet with community activists. In 5629 (1869), he established a permanent committee in Petersburg dedicated to public affairs and the protection of Jewish rights. Between 5630-5640 (1870-1880), he made numerous journeys both within Russia and abroad for communal matters. In 5640 (1880), at great personal risk, he worked to quell the pogroms known as "Storms in the Negev."

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	The Rebbe Maharash's Chassidic discourses have been published over the years. Most notable is the collection [[Likkutei Torah - Toras Shmuel]]. While most of his holy letters appear to have been lost, a single volume of his correspondence has been published as "[[Igros Kodesh of the Rebbe Maharash]]."		The Rebbe Maharash's Chassidic discourses have been published over the years. Most notable is the collection [[Likkutei Torah - Toras Shmuel]]. While most of his holy letters appear to have been lost, a single volume of his correspondence has been published as "[[Igros Kodesh of the Rebbe Maharash]]."

	== Style and Transmission ==		==== Style and Transmission ====
	The Rebbe Maharash would deliver Chassidic discourses on Shabbos, holidays, and other special occasions. His discourses were known for their clarity while maintaining exceptional depth. After the team of chozrim (those who would memorize and transcribe the discourses) had thoroughly reviewed the discourse, the manichim (those who would write them down) would enter the Rebbe's presence and repeat the discourse before him. He would correct their mistakes and explain aspects requiring clarification.		The Rebbe Maharash would deliver Chassidic discourses on Shabbos, holidays, and other special occasions. His discourses were known for their clarity while maintaining exceptional depth. After the team of chozrim (those who would memorize and transcribe the discourses) had thoroughly reviewed the discourse, the manichim (those who would write them down) would enter the Rebbe's presence and repeat the discourse before him. He would correct their mistakes and explain aspects requiring clarification.

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	== Lechatchila Ariber ==		== Lechatchila Ariber ==
	The Rebbe Maharash coined the phrase and taught the approach of "Lechatchila Ariber" (Ariber meaning "above"). Because of this, the Rebbe refers to him as the Baal Lechatchila Ariber. Here are his words:		The Rebbe Maharash coined the phrase and taught the approach of "Lechatchila Ariber" (Ariber meaning "above"). Because of this, the Rebbe refers to him as the Baal Lechatchila Ariber. Here are his words:<blockquote>"Di velt zogt az mi ken nit arunter darf men ariber, un ich halt az mi darf lechatchila ariber, mi darf lechatchila nemen mit shtarkait nit nispal vern far kein zach un durchfiren dos vos mi darf, un az mi nemt zich helft der Eibershter."

	"Di velt zogt az mi ken nit arunter darf men ariber, un ich halt az mi darf lechatchila ariber, mi darf lechatchila nemen mit shtarkait nit nispal vern far kein zach un durchfiren dos vos mi darf, un az mi nemt zich helft der Eibershter."

	Translation: The world (most people) believes that when you cannot go under, you need to go over. But I believe that from the outset one should go over - from the start one should act with strength, not be impressed by anything, and carry out what needs to be done, and when one begins this way, Hashem helps.

	The meaning of this saying is that while the world claims that only when unable to take the regular path should one try to 'jump' over difficulties, the Rebbe Maharash said that in his opinion, one should initially approach everything by jumping over all difficulties and obstacles - "Lechatchila Ariber."		Translation: The world (most people) believes that when you cannot go under, you need to go over. But I believe that from the outset one should go over - from the start one should act with strength, not be impressed by anything, and carry out what needs to be done, and when one begins this way, Hashem helps.</blockquote>The meaning of this saying is that while the world claims that only when unable to take the regular path should one try to 'jump' over difficulties, the Rebbe Maharash said that in his opinion, one should initially approach everything by jumping over all difficulties and obstacles - "Lechatchila Ariber."

	The Rebbe adds that the Rebbe Maharash's conduct was indeed in the manner of "Lechatchila Ariber" - even in physical matters he conducted himself with honor, wealth, and abundance. Even the special niggun attributed to the Rebbe Maharash became known as the Lechatchila Ariber niggun.		The Rebbe adds that the Rebbe Maharash's conduct was indeed in the manner of "Lechatchila Ariber" - even in physical matters he conducted himself with honor, wealth, and abundance. Even the special niggun attributed to the Rebbe Maharash became known as the Lechatchila Ariber niggun.

	== Application to Teshuva ==		==== Application to Teshuva ====
	The concept of "Lechatchila Ariber" also relates to the way of doing teshuva. Previously, teshuva was done through merirus (bitterness) and then one would reach simcha. The difference between merirus and atzvus (sadness): merirus is contemplation of Hashem's greatness and pain over distance from Elokus. Merirus is a movement of chayus that comes from bitul. In contrast, atzvus is contemplation of one's low level compared to where one wants to be. Atzvus comes from yeshus and ego. Therefore, atzvus can lead to despair. In Chassidus, atzvus is a Torah prohibition. Since it's difficult to distinguish between atzvus and merirus, and atzvus is very dangerous, the Rebbe says that in our generation every moment is precious, we need to bring the geula, and "we don't have strength for the work of merirus" - we must be only in the approach of simcha, and even if we fall spiritually, not to fall into atzvus but to continue forward with simcha over the zechus to fix and the zechus to fulfill mitzvos that connect us to Hashem.		The concept of "Lechatchila Ariber" also relates to the way of doing teshuva. Previously, teshuva was done through merirus (bitterness) and then one would reach simcha. The difference between merirus and atzvus (sadness): merirus is contemplation of Hashem's greatness and pain over distance from Elokus. Merirus is a movement of chayus that comes from bitul. In contrast, atzvus is contemplation of one's low level compared to where one wants to be. Atzvus comes from yeshus and ego. Therefore, atzvus can lead to despair. In Chassidus, atzvus is a Torah prohibition. Since it's difficult to distinguish between atzvus and merirus, and atzvus is very dangerous, the Rebbe says that in our generation every moment is precious, we need to bring the geula, and "we don't have strength for the work of merirus" - we must be only in the approach of simcha, and even if we fall spiritually, not to fall into atzvus but to continue forward with simcha over the zechus to fix and the zechus to fulfill mitzvos that connect us to Hashem.

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	== Teachings and Legacy ==		== Teachings and Legacy ==
	The Rebbe Maharash's Chassidic discourses have been published over the years. While most of his holy letters appear to have been lost, a single volume of his correspondence has been published as "Igros Kodesh of the Rebbe Maharash."		The Rebbe Maharash's Chassidic discourses have been published over the years. Most notable is the collection [[Likkutei Torah - Toras Shmuel]]. While most of his holy letters appear to have been lost, a single volume of his correspondence has been published as "[[Igros Kodesh of the Rebbe Maharash]]."

	== Style and Transmission ==		== Style and Transmission ==