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Rabbi Shneur Zalman (HaLevi) Levin (3 Shevat 5685 - 23 Cheshvan 5763 / 1925-2002) was a renowned Chabad chazzan from the town of Nevel, particularly beloved for his pleasant voice, extraordinary musical talent, and his chassidic and loving approach to every Jew.

Rabbi '''Shneur Zalman''' (HaLevi) '''Levin''' (3 Shevat 5685 - 23 Cheshvan 5763 / 1925-2002) was a renowned Chabad chazzan from the town of [[Nevel]], particularly beloved for his pleasant voice, extraordinary musical talent, and his chassidic and loving approach to every Jew.

[[File:זלמן לוין.jpg|thumb|Rabbi Levin in Kfar Chabad]]

== Life History ==

Born on 3 Shevat 5685 (1925) in the chassidic town of Nevel to his father R' Gershon Ber Levin, who was a famous melamed in Nevel and was murdered by the Nazis when caught teaching Jewish children underground.

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In his youth, he studied at Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim Kursk under difficult conditions and fears. At one point, the yeshiva in Kursk was discovered and disbanded. He miraculously escaped and fled to Leningrad.

In Russia, he suffered from KGB persecution. Among the places he stayed was the city of Melitopol, where he was exposed to the mashpia Rabbi Shalom Marozov who farbrenged with him and taught him chassidus.

In [[Russia]], he suffered from KGB persecution. Among the places he stayed was the city of Melitopol, where he was exposed to the mashpia Rabbi Shalom Marozov who farbrenged with him and taught him chassidus.

During the Holocaust, he served in the Red Army and fought against the Nazi enemy with distinction. In one of his operations, he succeeded in killing a large group of senior Nazi army officers and was consequently promoted to officer rank. Years later, he related that his enlistment in the army was because he felt the need to avenge his family who were all killed by the Nazis y"sh. After the war, he shed his uniform and fled the army, participated in the "Russian Exodus of 5706 (1946)" and during his journeys arrived at a displaced persons camp in Italy, where he met R' Zusha Wilmovsky and R' Yaakov Palace. R' Zalman brought them close to Chabad chassidus and together they strengthened and encouraged the refugees. After some time, they immigrated together to Eretz HaKodesh on 23 Adar II 5706 (1946).

When he came of age, he married Mrs. Rachel, daughter of Rabbi Avraham Paris.

When he came of age, he married Mrs. Rachel, daughter of Rabbi [[Avraham Paris]].

He lived in the Russian neighborhood of Kfar Chabad.

He lived in the Russian neighborhood of [[Kfar Chabad]].

Following the Rebbe's instructions, he spent most of his days in education within the framework of the Ohel Yosef Yitzchak school network, initially at the school in Kfar Saba and after three years moved to the school in Jaffa. From 5734 (1974), he began managing a tefillin stand at the old Tel Aviv Central Bus Station and later at the new Central Bus Station, helping dozens of soldiers and civilians put on tefillin daily. He was devoted with all his soul to this mivtza.

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* Mrs. Bracha, wife of R' Chaim Yehuda - Kfar Chabad

* Mrs. Leah, wife of R' Avraham Israelowitz - Jerusalem

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-Rabbi Shneur Zalman (HaLevi) Levin (3 Shevat 5685 - 23 Cheshvan 5763 / 1925-2002) was a renowned Chabad chazzan from the town of Nevel, particularly beloved for his pleasant voice, extraordinary musical talent, and his chassidic and loving approach to every Jew.
+Rabbi '''Shneur Zalman''' (HaLevi) '''Levin''' (3 Shevat 5685 - 23 Cheshvan 5763 / 1925-2002) was a renowned Chabad chazzan from the town of [[Nevel]], particularly beloved for his pleasant voice, extraordinary musical talent, and his chassidic and loving approach to every Jew.
+[[File:זלמן לוין.jpg|thumb|Rabbi Levin in Kfar Chabad]]
 == Life History ==
 Born on 3 Shevat 5685 (1925) in the chassidic town of Nevel to his father R' Gershon Ber Levin, who was a famous melamed in Nevel and was murdered by the Nazis when caught teaching Jewish children underground.
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 In his youth, he studied at Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim Kursk under difficult conditions and fears. At one point, the yeshiva in Kursk was discovered and disbanded. He miraculously escaped and fled to Leningrad.
-In Russia, he suffered from KGB persecution. Among the places he stayed was the city of Melitopol, where he was exposed to the mashpia Rabbi Shalom Marozov who farbrenged with him and taught him chassidus.
+In [[Russia]], he suffered from KGB persecution. Among the places he stayed was the city of Melitopol, where he was exposed to the mashpia Rabbi Shalom Marozov who farbrenged with him and taught him chassidus.
 During the Holocaust, he served in the Red Army and fought against the Nazi enemy with distinction. In one of his operations, he succeeded in killing a large group of senior Nazi army officers and was consequently promoted to officer rank. Years later, he related that his enlistment in the army was because he felt the need to avenge his family who were all killed by the Nazis y"sh. After the war, he shed his uniform and fled the army, participated in the "Russian Exodus of 5706 (1946)" and during his journeys arrived at a displaced persons camp in Italy, where he met R' Zusha Wilmovsky and R' Yaakov Palace. R' Zalman brought them close to Chabad chassidus and together they strengthened and encouraged the refugees. After some time, they immigrated together to Eretz HaKodesh on 23 Adar II 5706 (1946).
-When he came of age, he married Mrs. Rachel, daughter of Rabbi Avraham Paris.
+When he came of age, he married Mrs. Rachel, daughter of Rabbi [[Avraham Paris]].
-He lived in the Russian neighborhood of Kfar Chabad.
+He lived in the Russian neighborhood of [[Kfar Chabad]].
 Following the Rebbe's instructions, he spent most of his days in education within the framework of the Ohel Yosef Yitzchak school network, initially at the school in Kfar Saba and after three years moved to the school in Jaffa. From 5734 (1974), he began managing a tefillin stand at the old Tel Aviv Central Bus Station and later at the new Central Bus Station, helping dozens of soldiers and civilians put on tefillin daily. He was devoted with all his soul to this mivtza.
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 * Mrs. Bracha, wife of R' Chaim Yehuda - Kfar Chabad
 * Mrs. Leah, wife of R' Avraham Israelowitz - Jerusalem
+[[He:שניאור זלמן לוין]]