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	Born in [[Lubavitch]] on Monday, [[Parshas Chayei Sarah]], 20 Cheshvan 5621. Regarding his birth, it is told that a year earlier, on the 10th of Kislev 5620 (1860), his mother dreamed that she saw her mother, Mrs. Chaya Sarah, and her grandfather, [[the Mitteler Rebbe]]. Her mother said to her with a happy face: "Rivka, you and your husband should write a Torah scroll," and the Mitteler Rebbe added: "And you will have a good son, and don't forget to name him after me." Her mother added: "Rivka, did you hear what my father is telling you?" And thus the dream ended. After nine days, on the night of the 19th of Kislev, she dreamed again, and this time in addition to her mother and grandfather, an elderly man arrived. Her mother said to her: "Rivka, you and your husband should write a Torah scroll." The Mitteler Rebbe said: "And you will have a good son," and the elderly man said: "Amen, so may Hashem say." Her mother concluded: "Grandfather, bless her," and the elderly man blessed her. Her mother and the Mitteler Rebbe answered Amen loudly, and she awoke. Afterwards she told her dreams to her husband, the Rebbe Maharash, who said that he wanted the Torah scroll to be written on elegant parchment from properly slaughtered and kosher hides. The Tzemach Tzedek commanded that the beginning of the Torah scroll writing should be done secretly, in the presence of his brothers only and in his room. Less than a year later, the son was born and was named 'Shalom Dovber' after his two grandfathers, Rabbi Shalom Shachna and the Mitteler Rebbe<ref>HaTamim, Issue 3, Pages 28-30</ref>.		Born in [[Lubavitch]] on Monday, [[Parshas Chayei Sarah]], 20 Cheshvan 5621. Regarding his birth, it is told that a year earlier, on the 10th of Kislev 5620 (1860), his mother dreamed that she saw her mother, Mrs. Chaya Sarah, and her grandfather, [[the Mitteler Rebbe]]. Her mother said to her with a happy face: "Rivka, you and your husband should write a Torah scroll," and the Mitteler Rebbe added: "And you will have a good son, and don't forget to name him after me." Her mother added: "Rivka, did you hear what my father is telling you?" And thus the dream ended. After nine days, on the night of the 19th of Kislev, she dreamed again, and this time in addition to her mother and grandfather, an elderly man arrived. Her mother said to her: "Rivka, you and your husband should write a Torah scroll." The Mitteler Rebbe said: "And you will have a good son," and the elderly man said: "Amen, so may Hashem say." Her mother concluded: "Grandfather, bless her," and the elderly man blessed her. Her mother and the Mitteler Rebbe answered Amen loudly, and she awoke. Afterwards she told her dreams to her husband, the Rebbe Maharash, who said that he wanted the Torah scroll to be written on elegant parchment from properly slaughtered and kosher hides. The Tzemach Tzedek commanded that the beginning of the Torah scroll writing should be done secretly, in the presence of his brothers only and in his room. Less than a year later, the son was born and was named 'Shalom Dovber' after his two grandfathers, Rabbi Shalom Shachna and the Mitteler Rebbe<ref>HaTamim, Issue 3, Pages 28-30</ref>.

	On the 26th of Kislev 5621 (1861), the circumcision ceremony was held, after being postponed at the instruction of the Tzemach Tzedek from the 27th of Cheshvan. His grandfather the Tzemach Tzedek explained during the circumcision event the name according to Chassidic teachings: "Rashab means flesh breaking (basar shavar) - one needs to break the flesh of the body, and he was born on the 20th of Cheshvan 5621 (1861), which contains two kaf letters, alluding to the supernal crown."		On the 26th of Kislev 5621 (1861), the circumcision ceremony was held, after being postponed at the instruction of the Tzemach Tzedek from the 27th of Cheshvan. His grandfather the Tzemach Tzedek explained during the circumcision event the name according to Chassidic teachings: "Rashab means flesh breaking (basar shavar) - one needs to break the flesh of the body, and he was born on the 20th of Cheshvan 5621 (1861), which contains two kaf letters, alluding to the supernal crown."<ref>Sefer HaMaamarim from 5710 (1950), page 163</ref>

	On the 20th of Cheshvan 5624 (1864), the Rebbe Rashab's first haircut was performed. At the instruction of the Tzemach Tzedek, the haircut was done secretly. The night before, the Rebbe Rashab slept in the room of the Tzemach Tzedek, and when he woke up, the Tzemach Tzedek told the attendant R' Chaim Ber Chaimson to wash the Rebbe Rashab's hands, and the Tzemach Tzedek recited the morning blessings with the child and answered Amen after his blessings. After the prayer, he called his son and daughter-in-law, the child's parents, and told them: "The spiritual oil flask that our teacher [[the Baal Shem Tov]] gave to his disciple our teacher the Maggid of Mezritch to anoint the Alter Rebbe for leadership for his generations, with this power my father-in-law - the Mitteler Rebbe was anointed, and I with this power anointed you (Admor the Maharash) and with this power I am anointing the child."		On the 20th of Cheshvan 5624 (1864), the Rebbe Rashab's first haircut was performed. At the instruction of the Tzemach Tzedek, the haircut was done secretly. The night before, the Rebbe Rashab slept in the room of the Tzemach Tzedek, and when he woke up, the Tzemach Tzedek told the attendant R' Chaim Ber Chaimson to wash the Rebbe Rashab's hands, and the Tzemach Tzedek recited the morning blessings with the child and answered Amen after his blessings. After the prayer, he called his son and daughter-in-law, the child's parents, and told them: "The spiritual oil flask that our teacher [[the Baal Shem Tov]] gave to his disciple our teacher the Maggid of Mezritch to anoint the Alter Rebbe for leadership for his generations, with this power my father-in-law - the Mitteler Rebbe was anointed, and I with this power anointed you (Admor the Maharash) and with this power I am anointing the child."

	As customary, the Rashab's entrance to cheder was done on the day of his haircut, and he was brought to study in the "cheder" which was in the second room of the small Beit Midrash of his grandfather the Tzemach Tzedek. It is told that during the child's entrance celebration, his grandfather threw candies at him saying they were thrown by the angel Michael. The child accepted this with innocence and refrained from eating the candies. On Passover eve, while checking the children's pockets, the Tzemach Tzedek called his grandson and asked him what he did with the candies, and he was compelled to eat them.		As customary, the Rashab's entrance to cheder was done on the day of his haircut, and he was brought to study in the "cheder" which was in the second room of the small Beit Midrash of his grandfather the Tzemach Tzedek. It is told that during the child's entrance celebration, his grandfather threw candies at him saying they were thrown by the angel Michael. The child accepted this with innocence and refrained from eating the candies. On Passover eve, while checking the children's pockets, the Tzemach Tzedek called his grandson and asked him what he did with the candies, and he was compelled to eat them<ref>Chanoch LaNaar" (Education for Youth), page 8</ref>.

	Every day, the Rashab would enter with his brother [[Reb Shneur Zalman Aharon Schneerson - The Raza\|Rabbi Shneur Zalman Aharon Schneerson]] to their grandfather, the Tzemach Tzedek, who would play with him and take interest in his studies, and even gave them various coins regularly. In his childhood, he played a lot with his older brother the Raza, and in the Chabad tradition there are many chassidic stories related to this period. The Rebbe used to tell these stories and derived instructions in divine service from them.		Every day, the Rashab would enter with his brother [[Reb Shneur Zalman Aharon Schneerson - The Raza\|Rabbi Shneur Zalman Aharon Schneerson]] to their grandfather, the Tzemach Tzedek, who would play with him and take interest in his studies, and even gave them various coins regularly. In his childhood, he played a lot with his older brother the Raza, and in the Chabad tradition there are many chassidic stories related to this period. The Rebbe used to tell these stories and derived instructions in divine service from them.
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	By age five, he showed extraordinary hasmada. At age eight, he began attending the Rebbe Maharash's maamarim, and by age nine, his father began teaching him p'nimius. Before his bar mitzvah, he was already boki in all of Tanach, Shisha Sidrei Mishna, and Shulchan Aruch.		By age five, he showed extraordinary hasmada. At age eight, he began attending the Rebbe Maharash's maamarim, and by age nine, his father began teaching him p'nimius. Before his bar mitzvah, he was already boki in all of Tanach, Shisha Sidrei Mishna, and Shulchan Aruch.

	At age 14, he knew all of Seder Nashim by heart. In 5635, he began serving as a chozer for his father the Rebbe Maharash, transcribing hanachos of the maamarim.		At age 14, he knew all of Seder Nashim by heart. In 5635, he began serving as a chozer for his father [[the Rebbe Maharash]], transcribing hanachos of the maamarim.

	== Marriage ==		== Marriage ==

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	On the 26th of Kislev 5621 (1861), the circumcision ceremony was held, after being postponed at the instruction of the Tzemach Tzedek from the 27th of Cheshvan. His grandfather the Tzemach Tzedek explained during the circumcision event the name according to Chassidic teachings: "Rashab means flesh breaking (basar shavar) - one needs to break the flesh of the body, and he was born on the 20th of Cheshvan 5621 (1861), which contains two kaf letters, alluding to the supernal crown."		On the 26th of Kislev 5621 (1861), the circumcision ceremony was held, after being postponed at the instruction of the Tzemach Tzedek from the 27th of Cheshvan. His grandfather the Tzemach Tzedek explained during the circumcision event the name according to Chassidic teachings: "Rashab means flesh breaking (basar shavar) - one needs to break the flesh of the body, and he was born on the 20th of Cheshvan 5621 (1861), which contains two kaf letters, alluding to the supernal crown."

	On the 20th of Cheshvan 5624 (1864), the Rebbe Rashab's first haircut was performed. At the instruction of the Tzemach Tzedek, the haircut was done secretly. The night before, the Rebbe Rashab slept in the room of the Tzemach Tzedek, and when he woke up, the Tzemach Tzedek told the attendant R' Chaim Ber Chaimson to wash the Rebbe Rashab's hands, and the Tzemach Tzedek recited the morning blessings with the child and answered Amen after his blessings. After the prayer, he called his son and daughter-in-law, the child's parents, and told them: "The spiritual oil flask that our teacher the Baal Shem Tov gave to his disciple our teacher the Maggid of Mezritch to anoint the Alter Rebbe for leadership for his generations, with this power my father-in-law - the Mitteler Rebbe was anointed, and I with this power anointed you (Admor the Maharash) and with this power I am anointing the child."		On the 20th of Cheshvan 5624 (1864), the Rebbe Rashab's first haircut was performed. At the instruction of the Tzemach Tzedek, the haircut was done secretly. The night before, the Rebbe Rashab slept in the room of the Tzemach Tzedek, and when he woke up, the Tzemach Tzedek told the attendant R' Chaim Ber Chaimson to wash the Rebbe Rashab's hands, and the Tzemach Tzedek recited the morning blessings with the child and answered Amen after his blessings. After the prayer, he called his son and daughter-in-law, the child's parents, and told them: "The spiritual oil flask that our teacher [[the Baal Shem Tov]] gave to his disciple our teacher the Maggid of Mezritch to anoint the Alter Rebbe for leadership for his generations, with this power my father-in-law - the Mitteler Rebbe was anointed, and I with this power anointed you (Admor the Maharash) and with this power I am anointing the child."

	As customary, the Rashab's entrance to cheder was done on the day of his haircut, and he was brought to study in the "cheder" which was in the second room of the small Beit Midrash of his grandfather the Tzemach Tzedek. It is told that during the child's entrance celebration, his grandfather threw candies at him saying they were thrown by the angel Michael. The child accepted this with innocence and refrained from eating the candies. On Passover eve, while checking the children's pockets, the Tzemach Tzedek called his grandson and asked him what he did with the candies, and he was compelled to eat them.		As customary, the Rashab's entrance to cheder was done on the day of his haircut, and he was brought to study in the "cheder" which was in the second room of the small Beit Midrash of his grandfather the Tzemach Tzedek. It is told that during the child's entrance celebration, his grandfather threw candies at him saying they were thrown by the angel Michael. The child accepted this with innocence and refrained from eating the candies. On Passover eve, while checking the children's pockets, the Tzemach Tzedek called his grandson and asked him what he did with the candies, and he was compelled to eat them.

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	* '''Published for the First Time: The Accurate Colored Portrait of the Rebbe Rashab''', on the 'Lachluchit Geulati' website		* '''Published for the First Time: The Accurate Colored Portrait of the Rebbe Rashab''', on the 'Lachluchit Geulati' website

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	* '''Published for the First Time: The Accurate Colored Portrait of the Rebbe Rashab''', on the 'Lachluchit Geulati' website		* '''Published for the First Time: The Accurate Colored Portrait of the Rebbe Rashab''', on the 'Lachluchit Geulati' website

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	== Early Years and Childhood ==		== Early Years and Childhood ==
	{{Chabad}}		{{Chabad}}
	Born in [[Lubavitch]] on Monday, [[Parshas Chayei Sarah]], 20 Cheshvan 5621. Regarding his birth, it is told that a year earlier, on the 10th of Kislev 5620 (1860), his mother dreamed that she saw her mother, Mrs. Chaya Sarah, and her grandfather, [[the Mitteler Rebbe]]. Her mother said to her with a happy face: "Rivka, you and your husband should write a Torah scroll," and the Mitteler Rebbe added: "And you will have a good son, and don't forget to name him after me." Her mother added: "Rivka, did you hear what my father is telling you?" And thus the dream ended. After nine days, on the night of the 19th of Kislev, she dreamed again, and this time in addition to her mother and grandfather, an elderly man arrived. Her mother said to her: "Rivka, you and your husband should write a Torah scroll." The Mitteler Rebbe said: "And you will have a good son," and the elderly man said: "Amen, so may Hashem say." Her mother concluded: "Grandfather, bless her," and the elderly man blessed her. Her mother and the Mitteler Rebbe answered Amen loudly, and she awoke. Afterwards she told her dreams to her husband, the Rebbe Maharash, who said that he wanted the Torah scroll to be written on elegant parchment from properly slaughtered and kosher hides. The Tzemach Tzedek commanded that the beginning of the Torah scroll writing should be done secretly, in the presence of his brothers only and in his room. Less than a year later, the son was born and was named 'Shalom Dovber' after his two grandfathers, Rabbi Shalom Shachna and the Mitteler Rebbe.		Born in [[Lubavitch]] on Monday, [[Parshas Chayei Sarah]], 20 Cheshvan 5621. Regarding his birth, it is told that a year earlier, on the 10th of Kislev 5620 (1860), his mother dreamed that she saw her mother, Mrs. Chaya Sarah, and her grandfather, [[the Mitteler Rebbe]]. Her mother said to her with a happy face: "Rivka, you and your husband should write a Torah scroll," and the Mitteler Rebbe added: "And you will have a good son, and don't forget to name him after me." Her mother added: "Rivka, did you hear what my father is telling you?" And thus the dream ended. After nine days, on the night of the 19th of Kislev, she dreamed again, and this time in addition to her mother and grandfather, an elderly man arrived. Her mother said to her: "Rivka, you and your husband should write a Torah scroll." The Mitteler Rebbe said: "And you will have a good son," and the elderly man said: "Amen, so may Hashem say." Her mother concluded: "Grandfather, bless her," and the elderly man blessed her. Her mother and the Mitteler Rebbe answered Amen loudly, and she awoke. Afterwards she told her dreams to her husband, the Rebbe Maharash, who said that he wanted the Torah scroll to be written on elegant parchment from properly slaughtered and kosher hides. The Tzemach Tzedek commanded that the beginning of the Torah scroll writing should be done secretly, in the presence of his brothers only and in his room. Less than a year later, the son was born and was named 'Shalom Dovber' after his two grandfathers, Rabbi Shalom Shachna and the Mitteler Rebbe<ref>HaTamim, Issue 3, Pages 28-30</ref>.

	On the 26th of Kislev 5621 (1861), the circumcision ceremony was held, after being postponed at the instruction of the Tzemach Tzedek from the 27th of Cheshvan. His grandfather the Tzemach Tzedek explained during the circumcision event the name according to Chassidic teachings: "Rashab means flesh breaking (basar shavar) - one needs to break the flesh of the body, and he was born on the 20th of Cheshvan 5621 (1861), which contains two kaf letters, alluding to the supernal crown."		On the 26th of Kislev 5621 (1861), the circumcision ceremony was held, after being postponed at the instruction of the Tzemach Tzedek from the 27th of Cheshvan. His grandfather the Tzemach Tzedek explained during the circumcision event the name according to Chassidic teachings: "Rashab means flesh breaking (basar shavar) - one needs to break the flesh of the body, and he was born on the 20th of Cheshvan 5621 (1861), which contains two kaf letters, alluding to the supernal crown."
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	On Sunday 15 Elul 1897, during his son the Rayatz's sheva brachos, The Rebbe Rashab called a conference of fifty leading rabbis and wealthy individuals then in Lubavitch for the wedding, announcing his decision to establish Tomchei Tmimim Yeshiva. The yeshiva's innovation would be students' analytical study of Chassidus and following its ways. The students, called "Tmimim," would be a center of G-d-fearing, genuine heartfelt divine service. Two days later, on Tuesday 17 Elul, The Rebbe Rashab chose the first 18 students.		On Sunday 15 Elul 1897, during his son the Rayatz's sheva brachos, The Rebbe Rashab called a conference of fifty leading rabbis and wealthy individuals then in Lubavitch for the wedding, announcing his decision to establish Tomchei Tmimim Yeshiva. The yeshiva's innovation would be students' analytical study of Chassidus and following its ways. The students, called "Tmimim," would be a center of G-d-fearing, genuine heartfelt divine service. Two days later, on Tuesday 17 Elul, The Rebbe Rashab chose the first 18 students.
	[[File:מפת ליובאוויטש.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:מפת ליובאוויטש.jpg\|thumb\|A Map of Lubavitch]]
	Three years after establishing the yeshiva, on Simchas Torah 1901, The Rebbe Rashab gave a talk to Tmimim students based on Chazal's statement "Anyone going to war for Beis Dovid writes a divorce document for his wife." He explained the Tmimim students' purpose and established additional points in their required work as soldiers of Beis Dovid.		Three years after establishing the yeshiva, on Simchas Torah 1901, The Rebbe Rashab gave a talk to Tmimim students based on Chazal's statement "Anyone going to war for Beis Dovid writes a divorce document for his wife." He explained the Tmimim students' purpose and established additional points in their required work as soldiers of Beis Dovid.

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	At the end of Adar, the Rebbe Rashab fell ill. On Motzei Shabbos, the eve of 2 Nissan 5680 (1920) at 4am, it was clear these were his final moments. His eyes closed in dveikus and his breathing weakened. The Frierdiker Rebbe cried out "Tatte! Tatte!" several times. When he stopped breathing and the Frierdiker Rebbe called out again, the Rebbe opened his eyes, looked at him, and two tears fell from his holy eyes before closing again. The Rebbe Rashab straightened his head, arranged his hands and feet, and his holy soul ascended in holiness and purity.		At the end of Adar, the Rebbe Rashab fell ill. On Motzei Shabbos, the eve of 2 Nissan 5680 (1920) at 4am, it was clear these were his final moments. His eyes closed in dveikus and his breathing weakened. The Frierdiker Rebbe cried out "Tatte! Tatte!" several times. When he stopped breathing and the Frierdiker Rebbe called out again, the Rebbe opened his eyes, looked at him, and two tears fell from his holy eyes before closing again. The Rebbe Rashab straightened his head, arranged his hands and feet, and his holy soul ascended in holiness and purity.
	[[File:הרשב.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:הרשב.jpg\|thumb\|Portrait of The Rebbe Rashab Taken Shortly Before His Passing]]
	After the passing, the Chevra Kadisha called some Anash to choose an appropriate burial place. R' Moshe Dober Rivkin, R' Shmuel Gurary, R' Nosson Gurary, R' Tzvi Hirsh Gurary, R' Zalman Havlin, and R' Y. Levin decided to bury him near the shamash's house. The Frierdiker Rebbe came and approved the location.		After the passing, the Chevra Kadisha called some Anash to choose an appropriate burial place. R' Moshe Dober Rivkin, R' Shmuel Gurary, R' Nosson Gurary, R' Tzvi Hirsh Gurary, R' Zalman Havlin, and R' Y. Levin decided to bury him near the shamash's house. The Frierdiker Rebbe came and approved the location.

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	==== Moving the Ohel ====		==== Moving the Ohel ====
	In winter 5699 (1939), Rostov authorities planned to destroy the cemetery to build new buildings. The chassidim decided to move the ohel to another cemetery on Takucheva Street 155. The Frierdiker Rebbe approved the transfer. Instructions for handling the holy remains came from R' Levi Yitzchok Schneerson (the Rebbe's father).		In winter 5699 (1939), Rostov authorities planned to destroy the cemetery to build new buildings. The chassidim decided to move the ohel to another cemetery on Takucheva Street 155. The Frierdiker Rebbe approved the transfer. Instructions for handling the holy remains came from R' Levi Yitzchok Schneerson (the Rebbe's father).
	[[File:אוהל הרשב.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:אוהל הרשב.jpg\|thumb\|The Ohel of The Rebbe Rashab in Rostov]]
	The actual transfer took place in Adar 5700 (1940) by a minyan of chassidim including: R' Tzemach Kutman, R' Mendel Kantor (the Rebbe's attendant), R' Moshe Wolf Labak, R' Nachman Lokshin, R' Avrohom Katznelson, R' Yona Eidelkop, and R' Chaim Yisroel Epstein. No monument was erected at the new cemetery. The marker for the Rebbe Rashab's resting place was a tree at his head and a mound of earth. To prevent others from being buried next to the Rebbe, the chassidim made six additional earth mounds as if others were buried there.		The actual transfer took place in Adar 5700 (1940) by a minyan of chassidim including: R' Tzemach Kutman, R' Mendel Kantor (the Rebbe's attendant), R' Moshe Wolf Labak, R' Nachman Lokshin, R' Avrohom Katznelson, R' Yona Eidelkop, and R' Chaim Yisroel Epstein. No monument was erected at the new cemetery. The marker for the Rebbe Rashab's resting place was a tree at his head and a mound of earth. To prevent others from being buried next to the Rebbe, the chassidim made six additional earth mounds as if others were buried there.

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	== His Picture ==		== His Picture ==
	The Rebbe Rashab was particular about not being photographed. The only time he agreed was in 5680 (1920), near his passing, when there were plans for the Rebbe and family to travel from Rostov. For passport purposes he was photographed, which is the known picture of him.		The Rebbe Rashab was particular about not being photographed. The only time he agreed was in 5680 (1920), near his passing, when there were plans for the Rebbe and family to travel from Rostov. For passport purposes he was photographed, which is the known picture of him.
	[[File:ציור הרש''ב.png\|thumb]]		[[File:ציור הרש''ב.png\|thumb\|The painting of R' Nachum Yitzchak Kaplan, which was edited by the Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka]]
	The Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka noted the picture didn't capture his true appearance. Therefore R' Nachum Yitzchok Kaplan drew the Rebbe Rashab's likeness from memory wearing a shtreimel. After the Rebbetzin's corrections, she expressed satisfaction.		The Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka noted the picture didn't capture his true appearance. Therefore R' Nachum Yitzchok Kaplan drew the Rebbe Rashab's likeness from memory wearing a shtreimel. After the Rebbetzin's corrections, she expressed satisfaction.
	[[File:אולי אדמו"ר הרש"ב.png\|thumb]]		[[File:אולי אדמו"ר הרש"ב.png\|thumb\|The image that was discovered in the year 5780 (2020) with the inscription on the back "Rabbi Shalom DovBer Schneersohn 5668 (1908)"]]
	In 5780 (2020), a new picture was discovered with Hebrew writing "Rabbi Shalom Dober Schneerson 5668" and in Russian "Moscow 1908". Discussion arose whether it was indeed the Rebbe Rashab or a relative.		In 5780 (2020), a new picture was discovered with Hebrew writing "Rabbi Shalom Dober Schneerson 5668" and in Russian "Moscow 1908". Discussion arose whether it was indeed the Rebbe Rashab or a relative.

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	On Sunday 15 Elul 1897, during his son the Rayatz's sheva brachos, The Rebbe Rashab called a conference of fifty leading rabbis and wealthy individuals then in Lubavitch for the wedding, announcing his decision to establish Tomchei Tmimim Yeshiva. The yeshiva's innovation would be students' analytical study of Chassidus and following its ways. The students, called "Tmimim," would be a center of G-d-fearing, genuine heartfelt divine service. Two days later, on Tuesday 17 Elul, The Rebbe Rashab chose the first 18 students.		On Sunday 15 Elul 1897, during his son the Rayatz's sheva brachos, The Rebbe Rashab called a conference of fifty leading rabbis and wealthy individuals then in Lubavitch for the wedding, announcing his decision to establish Tomchei Tmimim Yeshiva. The yeshiva's innovation would be students' analytical study of Chassidus and following its ways. The students, called "Tmimim," would be a center of G-d-fearing, genuine heartfelt divine service. Two days later, on Tuesday 17 Elul, The Rebbe Rashab chose the first 18 students.
			[[File:מפת ליובאוויטש.jpg\|thumb]]
	Three years after establishing the yeshiva, on Simchas Torah 1901, The Rebbe Rashab gave a talk to Tmimim students based on Chazal's statement "Anyone going to war for Beis Dovid writes a divorce document for his wife." He explained the Tmimim students' purpose and established additional points in their required work as soldiers of Beis Dovid.		Three years after establishing the yeshiva, on Simchas Torah 1901, The Rebbe Rashab gave a talk to Tmimim students based on Chazal's statement "Anyone going to war for Beis Dovid writes a divorce document for his wife." He explained the Tmimim students' purpose and established additional points in their required work as soldiers of Beis Dovid.

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	At the end of Adar, the Rebbe Rashab fell ill. On Motzei Shabbos, the eve of 2 Nissan 5680 (1920) at 4am, it was clear these were his final moments. His eyes closed in dveikus and his breathing weakened. The Frierdiker Rebbe cried out "Tatte! Tatte!" several times. When he stopped breathing and the Frierdiker Rebbe called out again, the Rebbe opened his eyes, looked at him, and two tears fell from his holy eyes before closing again. The Rebbe Rashab straightened his head, arranged his hands and feet, and his holy soul ascended in holiness and purity.		At the end of Adar, the Rebbe Rashab fell ill. On Motzei Shabbos, the eve of 2 Nissan 5680 (1920) at 4am, it was clear these were his final moments. His eyes closed in dveikus and his breathing weakened. The Frierdiker Rebbe cried out "Tatte! Tatte!" several times. When he stopped breathing and the Frierdiker Rebbe called out again, the Rebbe opened his eyes, looked at him, and two tears fell from his holy eyes before closing again. The Rebbe Rashab straightened his head, arranged his hands and feet, and his holy soul ascended in holiness and purity.
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	After the passing, the Chevra Kadisha called some Anash to choose an appropriate burial place. R' Moshe Dober Rivkin, R' Shmuel Gurary, R' Nosson Gurary, R' Tzvi Hirsh Gurary, R' Zalman Havlin, and R' Y. Levin decided to bury him near the shamash's house. The Frierdiker Rebbe came and approved the location.		After the passing, the Chevra Kadisha called some Anash to choose an appropriate burial place. R' Moshe Dober Rivkin, R' Shmuel Gurary, R' Nosson Gurary, R' Tzvi Hirsh Gurary, R' Zalman Havlin, and R' Y. Levin decided to bury him near the shamash's house. The Frierdiker Rebbe came and approved the location.

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	In winter 5699 (1939), Rostov authorities planned to destroy the cemetery to build new buildings. The chassidim decided to move the ohel to another cemetery on Takucheva Street 155. The Frierdiker Rebbe approved the transfer. Instructions for handling the holy remains came from R' Levi Yitzchok Schneerson (the Rebbe's father).		In winter 5699 (1939), Rostov authorities planned to destroy the cemetery to build new buildings. The chassidim decided to move the ohel to another cemetery on Takucheva Street 155. The Frierdiker Rebbe approved the transfer. Instructions for handling the holy remains came from R' Levi Yitzchok Schneerson (the Rebbe's father).
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	The actual transfer took place in Adar 5700 (1940) by a minyan of chassidim including: R' Tzemach Kutman, R' Mendel Kantor (the Rebbe's attendant), R' Moshe Wolf Labak, R' Nachman Lokshin, R' Avrohom Katznelson, R' Yona Eidelkop, and R' Chaim Yisroel Epstein. No monument was erected at the new cemetery. The marker for the Rebbe Rashab's resting place was a tree at his head and a mound of earth. To prevent others from being buried next to the Rebbe, the chassidim made six additional earth mounds as if others were buried there.		The actual transfer took place in Adar 5700 (1940) by a minyan of chassidim including: R' Tzemach Kutman, R' Mendel Kantor (the Rebbe's attendant), R' Moshe Wolf Labak, R' Nachman Lokshin, R' Avrohom Katznelson, R' Yona Eidelkop, and R' Chaim Yisroel Epstein. No monument was erected at the new cemetery. The marker for the Rebbe Rashab's resting place was a tree at his head and a mound of earth. To prevent others from being buried next to the Rebbe, the chassidim made six additional earth mounds as if others were buried there.

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	== His Picture ==		== His Picture ==
	The Rebbe Rashab was particular about not being photographed. The only time he agreed was in 5680 (1920), near his passing, when there were plans for the Rebbe and family to travel from Rostov. For passport purposes he was photographed, which is the known picture of him.		The Rebbe Rashab was particular about not being photographed. The only time he agreed was in 5680 (1920), near his passing, when there were plans for the Rebbe and family to travel from Rostov. For passport purposes he was photographed, which is the known picture of him.
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	The Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka noted the picture didn't capture his true appearance. Therefore R' Nachum Yitzchok Kaplan drew the Rebbe Rashab's likeness from memory wearing a shtreimel. After the Rebbetzin's corrections, she expressed satisfaction.		The Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka noted the picture didn't capture his true appearance. Therefore R' Nachum Yitzchok Kaplan drew the Rebbe Rashab's likeness from memory wearing a shtreimel. After the Rebbetzin's corrections, she expressed satisfaction.
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	In 5780 (2020), a new picture was discovered with Hebrew writing "Rabbi Shalom Dober Schneerson 5668" and in Russian "Moscow 1908". Discussion arose whether it was indeed the Rebbe Rashab or a relative.		In 5780 (2020), a new picture was discovered with Hebrew writing "Rabbi Shalom Dober Schneerson 5668" and in Russian "Moscow 1908". Discussion arose whether it was indeed the Rebbe Rashab or a relative.

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	== Early Years and Childhood ==		== Early Years and Childhood ==
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	Born in [[Lubavitch]] on Monday, [[Parshas Chayei Sarah]], 20 Cheshvan 5621. Regarding his birth, it is told that a year earlier, on the 10th of Kislev 5620 (1860), his mother dreamed that she saw her mother, Mrs. Chaya Sarah, and her grandfather, the Mitteler Rebbe. Her mother said to her with a happy face: "Rivka, you and your husband should write a Torah scroll," and the Mitteler Rebbe added: "And you will have a good son, and don't forget to name him after me." Her mother added: "Rivka, did you hear what my father is telling you?" And thus the dream ended. After nine days, on the night of the 19th of Kislev, she dreamed again, and this time in addition to her mother and grandfather, an elderly man arrived. Her mother said to her: "Rivka, you and your husband should write a Torah scroll." The Mitteler Rebbe said: "And you will have a good son," and the elderly man said: "Amen, so may Hashem say." Her mother concluded: "Grandfather, bless her," and the elderly man blessed her. Her mother and the Mitteler Rebbe answered Amen loudly, and she awoke. Afterwards she told her dreams to her husband, the Rebbe Maharash, who said that he wanted the Torah scroll to be written on elegant parchment from properly slaughtered and kosher hides. The Tzemach Tzedek commanded that the beginning of the Torah scroll writing should be done secretly, in the presence of his brothers only and in his room. Less than a year later, the son was born and was named 'Shalom Dovber' after his two grandfathers, Rabbi Shalom Shachna and the Mitteler Rebbe.		Born in [[Lubavitch]] on Monday, [[Parshas Chayei Sarah]], 20 Cheshvan 5621. Regarding his birth, it is told that a year earlier, on the 10th of Kislev 5620 (1860), his mother dreamed that she saw her mother, Mrs. Chaya Sarah, and her grandfather, [[the Mitteler Rebbe]]. Her mother said to her with a happy face: "Rivka, you and your husband should write a Torah scroll," and the Mitteler Rebbe added: "And you will have a good son, and don't forget to name him after me." Her mother added: "Rivka, did you hear what my father is telling you?" And thus the dream ended. After nine days, on the night of the 19th of Kislev, she dreamed again, and this time in addition to her mother and grandfather, an elderly man arrived. Her mother said to her: "Rivka, you and your husband should write a Torah scroll." The Mitteler Rebbe said: "And you will have a good son," and the elderly man said: "Amen, so may Hashem say." Her mother concluded: "Grandfather, bless her," and the elderly man blessed her. Her mother and the Mitteler Rebbe answered Amen loudly, and she awoke. Afterwards she told her dreams to her husband, the Rebbe Maharash, who said that he wanted the Torah scroll to be written on elegant parchment from properly slaughtered and kosher hides. The Tzemach Tzedek commanded that the beginning of the Torah scroll writing should be done secretly, in the presence of his brothers only and in his room. Less than a year later, the son was born and was named 'Shalom Dovber' after his two grandfathers, Rabbi Shalom Shachna and the Mitteler Rebbe.

	On the 26th of Kislev 5621 (1861), the circumcision ceremony was held, after being postponed at the instruction of the Tzemach Tzedek from the 27th of Cheshvan. His grandfather the Tzemach Tzedek explained during the circumcision event the name according to Chassidic teachings: "Rashab means flesh breaking (basar shavar) - one needs to break the flesh of the body, and he was born on the 20th of Cheshvan 5621 (1861), which contains two kaf letters, alluding to the supernal crown."		On the 26th of Kislev 5621 (1861), the circumcision ceremony was held, after being postponed at the instruction of the Tzemach Tzedek from the 27th of Cheshvan. His grandfather the Tzemach Tzedek explained during the circumcision event the name according to Chassidic teachings: "Rashab means flesh breaking (basar shavar) - one needs to break the flesh of the body, and he was born on the 20th of Cheshvan 5621 (1861), which contains two kaf letters, alluding to the supernal crown."
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	In Cheshvan 5676 (1915), the Rebbe Rashab left Lubavitch and moved to Rostov due to World War I.		In Cheshvan 5676 (1915), the Rebbe Rashab left Lubavitch and moved to Rostov due to World War I.
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	==== Passing ====		==== Passing ====
	In winter 5680 (1920), the Bolsheviks captured Rostov after a long civil war. Due to dangerous roads and the occupation, the court diminished and the Rebbe requested people not come. Prayers and maamarim were conducted with minimal minyanim.		In winter 5680 (1920), the Bolsheviks captured Rostov after a long civil war. Due to dangerous roads and the occupation, the court diminished and the Rebbe requested people not come. Prayers and maamarim were conducted with minimal minyanim.

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	==== Move to Rostov ====		==== Move to Rostov ====
	In Cheshvan 5676 (1915), the Rebbe Rashab left Lubavitch and moved to Rostov due to World War I.		In Cheshvan 5676 (1915), the Rebbe Rashab left Lubavitch and moved to Rostov due to World War I.
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	In winter 5680 (1920), the Bolsheviks captured Rostov after a long civil war. Due to dangerous roads and the occupation, the court diminished and the Rebbe requested people not come. Prayers and maamarim were conducted with minimal minyanim.		In winter 5680 (1920), the Bolsheviks captured Rostov after a long civil war. Due to dangerous roads and the occupation, the court diminished and the Rebbe requested people not come. Prayers and maamarim were conducted with minimal minyanim.

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 * Zusha Wolf, "Chabad Rebbes and Bukharian Jewry", Sending chassidim to Georgia for spreading Yiddishkeit, World Congress of Bukharian Jews Publication, Menachem Av 5776
 * Lev Leibman, "The Fifth Nasi and the Chamber of Music", Beis Moshiach Weekly issue 993 page 52
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