Portal:Rebbes of Chabad

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Portal:Rebbes of Chabad

The monumental task of revealing to the Jewish people and the entire world the great light of the inner teachings of the Torah was entrusted by the Creator of the world to our teacher The Baal Shem Tov, the first president of general Chassidism. He was the source of inspiration and the sole address for every Jew who wanted to join this wonderful path in serving God.

After his passing, his great disciple The Maggid of Mezritch took his place, and one of his younger students, The Alter Rebbe, rose and became the first president of the Chabad Chassidic movement – the first link in a chain that illuminated the world for seven generations, until the seventh president of our generation, the Rebbe.

The Rebbe is the head and heart of the Chassidus; the Rebbe's residence is the center of Chassidus, and the Rebbe's work is the work of Chassidus and every individual Chassid. In every settlement of its members, the hearts of the Chassidim are drawn to the center of Chassidus, the Rebbe's residence. And even there, everything revolves around the conduct of the Rebbe's home. This is how the history of Chabad Chassidus has been woven from generation to generation.

In general Chassidus, all the work of the Chassid is expressed in faith and hiskashrus to the Rebbe. Chabad Chassidus, however, requires personal inner work and demands this innerness also in the relationship with the Rebbe, in addition to the burning faith and uncompromising self-nullification. Thus, in addition to his radiant spiritual persona, his advice, guidance, blessings, and the miracles that are performed through him, Chabad Chassidus adds a central component to the Rebbe's personality: an endless source of revelation of the inner teachings of the Torah, through the saying and writing of Maamarim of Chabad Chassidus. The connection to him is made through the study of his teachings.

The main task of the Chassidic leader is to strengthen Chassidus and its institutions and guide the Chassidim, as well as to expand and spread it to all segments of the Jewish people. Additionally, as the leader of all Israel, the president stands at the forefront when necessary regarding Jewish matters in general, the study of the Torah, the observance of the commandments, and proper education.

The Alter Rebbe

Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi (the Alter Rebbe) - the first of the Seven Rebbes of Chabad, in some sources, also referred to as "the Rav" or "the Baal HaTanya" founded Chabad Chassidus. The Alter Rebbe authored the Tanya, the Shulchan Aruch HaRav, as well as other works Chassidus published after his passing. Born on Chai Elul (18 Elul) in the city of Liozna, in the Mogilev region of Tsarist Russia (modern-day Belarus), to Rabbi Baruch, a student of the Baal Shem Tov and a descendent of the Maharal of Prague.

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The Mitteler Rebbe

Rabbi Dovber Schneuri of Lubavitch (the Mitteler Rebbe) - the second of the Seven Rebbes of Chabad, was the son and successor of the Alter Rebbe, the founder of Chabad Chassidus. The Mitteler Rebbe authored many works Chassidus published during his lifetime and after his passing. Born on Tes Kislev (9 Elul) 5534 and was nistalek on Tes Kislev 5588. He was the uncle and father-in-law of the Tzemach Tzedek who became the third Rebbe of Chabad.

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The Rebbe Rayatz

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