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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 ==
== 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.
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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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.
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.