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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~~.

[[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 passing, following the [[The Tzemach Tzedek|Tzemach Tzedek]]'s acceptance of leadership of Chabad.

== Life History ==

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).

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 [[Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk|Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk]] and [[Avraham of Kalisk (Talmid of the Maggid of Mezritch)|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 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, 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.

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After davening, the Alter Rebbe delivered a maamar on the possuk "Ki lekach tov," followed by the Bar Mitzvah bochur's discourse on "Maggid d'vorov l'Yaakov." The Alter Rebbe entered a state of deep dveikus and began singing the [[Niggun Daled Bavos]].

== 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 ====

In 1790, at age 16, he was appointed by his father to guide the young married men (yungeleit), both those who learned in the Rebbe's court and those who corresponded from their places of residence, and he engaged in this with great energy. It is told that once during a farbrengen with the young men, he spoke with such great emotion that it harmed his health, and he became ill for several days.

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The Mitteler Rebbe's journey to Vitebsk lasted about three months. In every place he arrived, he delivered deep maamarei chassidus and received chassidim for yechidus. The entourage was received with great honor everywhere by chassidim, Jews, and also by government officials and police officers who received instructions from the Interior Ministry to show special respect to the Mitteler Rebbe, the son of the Alter Rebbe, who had done much for the homeland by assisting in the war effort against Napoleon of France. During the journey, many chassidim joined the Mitteler Rebbe.

== 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.

[[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.

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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.

[[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.

== 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).

[[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."

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# Shaarei Teshuvah - On teshuvah, tefillah, and free choice (5577 - Part 1, 5578 - Part 2)

# Derech Chaim - Part 3 of Shaarei Teshuvah. Printed in subsequent editions as a separate volume (5579)

# Ner Mitzvah V'Torah Or, divided into two parts:

# [[Ner Mitzvah V'Torah Or]], divided into two parts:

#* Shaar HaEmunah - Discourses on faith and Pesach topics

#* Shaar HaYichud - Explanation of contemplation according to the order of hishtalshelus (5580)

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#* Bereishis Part 2 (Toldos-Vayechi) - printed in 5626 by his son

#* Shemos - printed in 5707 by the Rebbe (5586)

# [[Kuntres HaHispaialus (The Discourse on Emotional Arousal)|Kuntres HaHispaialus]] (1814/5574)

=== Seforim Published After His Histalkus: ===

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# Maamarim Yekarim - His holy manuscripts of teachings received from his father, the Alter Rebbe

# Igros Kodesh - His letters that reached us. Printed in two volumes containing letters of the Alter Rebbe, the Mitteler Rebbe, and the Tzemach Tzedek

== His Regulations and Innovations ==

This section is incomplete. Please contribute to Chabadpedia and complete it. There may be more details on the discussion page.

He was the first to initiate the home charity boxes (tzedakah boxes) that are common today in every Jewish home. At the beginning of his leadership, he increased and expanded contributions to Kollel Chabad by distributing home charity boxes through emissaries (shadarim), and the money that accumulated in these boxes was collected periodically by the messengers. The heads of other kollelim who were active during that same period saw the great success and began to imitate the idea, and within a short time, home charity boxes spread throughout the world.

The Mitteler Rebbe established the field of Chabad musical tradition by organizing a choir of the Mitteler Rebbe's chassidim, known as "the Kapelye," which operated in his court and engaged in singing and composing deep niggunim (melodies) in the spirit of Chabad Chassidus. Additionally, it is told that there were times when he would command some of his chassidim who were designated for this purpose to ride horses, with the Kapelye playing music in the background, while the Mitteler Rebbe watched them. One of the riders was his son, Rabbi Menachem Nachum, who once fell from the horse and fainted.

== His Facial Features ==

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* Silent Storm - The Way the Mitteler Rebbe Led and Guided the Chassidim in His Time, Kfar Chabad Weekly Issue 1933 page 51

== External Links ==

* 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]

* [https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/110442/jewish/The-Mitteler-Rebbe.htm Biography of the Mitteler Rebbe] (Chabad.org)

== 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.
+[[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 passing, following the [[The Tzemach Tzedek|Tzemach Tzedek]]'s acceptance of leadership of Chabad.
 == Life History ==
 {{Chabad}}
-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).
-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 [[Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk|Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk]] and [[Avraham of Kalisk (Talmid of the Maggid of Mezritch)|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 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, 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.
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 After davening, the Alter Rebbe delivered a maamar on the possuk "Ki lekach tov," followed by the Bar Mitzvah bochur's discourse on "Maggid d'vorov l'Yaakov." The Alter Rebbe entered a state of deep dveikus and began singing the [[Niggun Daled Bavos]].
-== 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 ====
 In 1790, at age 16, he was appointed by his father to guide the young married men (yungeleit), both those who learned in the Rebbe's court and those who corresponded from their places of residence, and he engaged in this with great energy. It is told that once during a farbrengen with the young men, he spoke with such great emotion that it harmed his health, and he became ill for several days.
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 The Mitteler Rebbe's journey to Vitebsk lasted about three months. In every place he arrived, he delivered deep maamarei chassidus and received chassidim for yechidus. The entourage was received with great honor everywhere by chassidim, Jews, and also by government officials and police officers who received instructions from the Interior Ministry to show special respect to the Mitteler Rebbe, the son of the Alter Rebbe, who had done much for the homeland by assisting in the war effort against Napoleon of France. During the journey, many chassidim joined the Mitteler Rebbe.
-== 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.
+[[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.
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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.
+[[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.
-== 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).
+[[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."
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 # Shaarei Teshuvah - On teshuvah, tefillah, and free choice (5577 - Part 1, 5578 - Part 2)
 # Derech Chaim - Part 3 of Shaarei Teshuvah. Printed in subsequent editions as a separate volume (5579)
-# Ner Mitzvah V'Torah Or, divided into two parts:
+# [[Ner Mitzvah V'Torah Or]], divided into two parts:
 #* Shaar HaEmunah - Discourses on faith and Pesach topics
 #* Shaar HaYichud - Explanation of contemplation according to the order of hishtalshelus (5580)
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 #* Bereishis Part 2 (Toldos-Vayechi) - printed in 5626 by his son
 #* Shemos - printed in 5707 by the Rebbe (5586)
+# [[Kuntres HaHispaialus (The Discourse on Emotional Arousal)|Kuntres HaHispaialus]] (1814/5574)
 === Seforim Published After His Histalkus: ===
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 # Maamarim Yekarim - His holy manuscripts of teachings received from his father, the Alter Rebbe
 # Igros Kodesh - His letters that reached us. Printed in two volumes containing letters of the Alter Rebbe, the Mitteler Rebbe, and the Tzemach Tzedek
+== His Regulations and Innovations ==
+This section is incomplete. Please contribute to Chabadpedia and complete it. There may be more details on the discussion page.
+He was the first to initiate the home charity boxes (tzedakah boxes) that are common today in every Jewish home. At the beginning of his leadership, he increased and expanded contributions to Kollel Chabad by distributing home charity boxes through emissaries (shadarim), and the money that accumulated in these boxes was collected periodically by the messengers. The heads of other kollelim who were active during that same period saw the great success and began to imitate the idea, and within a short time, home charity boxes spread throughout the world.
+The Mitteler Rebbe established the field of Chabad musical tradition by organizing a choir of the Mitteler Rebbe's chassidim, known as "the Kapelye," which operated in his court and engaged in singing and composing deep niggunim (melodies) in the spirit of Chabad Chassidus. Additionally, it is told that there were times when he would command some of his chassidim who were designated for this purpose to ride horses, with the Kapelye playing music in the background, while the Mitteler Rebbe watched them. One of the riders was his son, Rabbi Menachem Nachum, who once fell from the horse and fainted.
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 * Silent Storm - The Way the Mitteler Rebbe Led and Guided the Chassidim in His Time, Kfar Chabad Weekly Issue 1933 page 51
+== External Links ==
+* 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]
+* [https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/110442/jewish/The-Mitteler-Rebbe.htm Biography of the Mitteler Rebbe] (Chabad.org)
+== References ==
 [[he:רבי דובער שניאורי (אדמו"ר האמצעי)]]
+[[Category:Chabad Rebbes]]