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Created page with "thumb '''Professor Yehoshua Fishel Schneersohn''' (4 Tammuz 5648 / 1888 - 5 Sivan 5718 / 1958) was a member of the Chabad-Kopust Rebbes' family who specialized in philosophy and sciences, primarily in psychology. He was an accomplished writer, and among his works wrote titles related to the world of Chabad chassidus. = Life History = He was born to Rabbi Shneur Zalman Schneersohn, who was the rabbi of Homel and Starodub in the Ru..." |
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'''Professor Yehoshua Fishel Schneersohn''' (4 Tammuz 5648 / 1888 - 5 Sivan 5718 / 1958) was a member of the Chabad-Kopust Rebbes' family who specialized in philosophy and sciences, primarily in psychology. He was an accomplished writer, and among his works wrote titles related to the world of Chabad chassidus. | '''Professor Yehoshua Fishel Schneersohn''' (4 Tammuz 5648 / 1888 - 5 Sivan 5718 / 1958) was a member of the Chabad-Kopust Rebbes' family who specialized in philosophy and sciences, primarily in psychology. He was an accomplished writer, and among his works wrote titles related to the world of Chabad chassidus. | ||
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==== With Chabad Rebbes ==== | ==== With Chabad Rebbes ==== | ||
He maintained a connection with the Rebbe Rayatz and met with him several times. Among Chassidim, it is accepted that when the Rebbe Rayatz's doctors recommended that he share what was in his heart with a friend, he chose Fishel. In the Igrot Kodesh of the Rebbe Rayatz, there are several letters to Fishel Schneerson (and about him). In one letter, the Rebbe Rayatz invites him to visit in Marienbad (where he was planning to go for rest), "where we will have more free time, and take pleasure in speaking more together." In a letter from 5700 (1940), the Rebbe Rayatz refers to Fishel Schneerson as: "My honorable friend, the scholar known for praise and glory, possessing outstanding qualities, of noble lineage, Rabbi Fishel, known as Professor Schneersohn." In another letter, the Rebbe Rayatz wishes Fishel Schneerson mazel tov on his engagement. | He maintained a connection with the Rebbe Rayatz and met with him several times. Among Chassidim, it is accepted that when the Rebbe Rayatz's doctors recommended that he share what was in his heart with a friend, he chose Fishel<ref>See: Chaim Gravitzer, Yediot Aharonot Publishing, in the appendix, p. 571. There appears a passage from a 1935 letter by Fishel Schneersohn to the scholar of Kabbalah, Gershom Scholem, in which he writes: | ||
"Yesterday I saw the Lubavitcher Rebbe, shlita. If you have any need for a manuscript or similar matters – I am always ready to be of service to you." | |||
(The letter is currently held in the Education Archive of Tel Aviv University.) | |||
From this letter, it seems that Fishel Schneersohn may have had access to the library of the Rebbe Rayatz, and was permitted to examine the manuscripts it contained.</ref>. In the Igrot Kodesh of the Rebbe Rayatz, there are several letters to Fishel Schneerson (and about him). In one letter, the Rebbe Rayatz invites him to visit in Marienbad (where he was planning to go for rest), "where we will have more free time, and take pleasure in speaking more together.<ref>Igrot Kodesh of the Rebbe Rayatz, Vol. 11, p. 405</ref>" In a letter from 5700 (1940), the Rebbe Rayatz refers to Fishel Schneerson as: "My honorable friend, the scholar known for praise and glory, possessing outstanding qualities, of noble lineage, Rabbi Fishel, known as Professor Schneersohn.<ref>Igrot Kodesh of the Rebbe Rayatz, Vol. 13, p. 271 </ref>" In another letter, the Rebbe Rayatz wishes Fishel Schneerson mazel tov on his engagement. | |||
Later, when he lived in Tel Aviv, he sat in a Chassidic farbrengen without saying a word. The Chassidim who knew that he treasured within himself countless conversations with the previous Rebbe tried to encourage him to speak, but without success. Only after much mashke and various pleadings did he agree to share what the Rebbe had told him: "Before reciting the bedtime Shema, I think about each and every one of the Chassidim, and what they need physically and spiritually." This story became one of the cornerstones in the connection between a Chassid and his Rebbe. | Later, when he lived in Tel Aviv, he sat in a Chassidic farbrengen without saying a word. The Chassidim who knew that he treasured within himself countless conversations with the previous Rebbe tried to encourage him to speak, but without success. Only after much mashke and various pleadings did he agree to share what the Rebbe had told him: "Before reciting the bedtime Shema, I think about each and every one of the Chassidim, and what they need physically and spiritually." This story became one of the cornerstones in the connection between a Chassid and his Rebbe. | ||
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== The Rebbe's References to His Books == | == The Rebbe's References to His Books == | ||
When Fishel sent the Rebbe his book "Chassidic Revelation Stories," the Rebbe welcomed his book and even replied with a special letter. In the letter, the Rebbe writes to him, among other things, about the disadvantage in transferring a story from one vessel to another and the need to maintain the originality of the story as told by the person who experienced it. When the writer wants to insert his own interpretation - the Rebbe continues - he should first bring the story exactly as written and then add his interpretation, and both should be maintained. Likewise, when Fishel wrote his book "The Power of Advocacy," the Rebbe assisted him in obtaining details and information related to the events discussed in the book. | When Fishel sent the Rebbe his book "Chassidic Revelation Stories," the Rebbe welcomed his book and even replied with a special letter. In the letter, the Rebbe writes to him, among other things, about the disadvantage in transferring a story from one vessel to another and the need to maintain the originality of the story as told by the person who experienced it. When the writer wants to insert his own interpretation - the Rebbe continues - he should first bring the story exactly as written and then add his interpretation, and both should be maintained. Likewise, when Fishel wrote his book "The Power of Advocacy," the Rebbe assisted him in obtaining details and information related to the events discussed in the book.[[File:231194.jpg|thumb|His Gravesite]] | ||
== His Passing == | == His Passing == | ||
Passed away on the eve of Shavuot 5718 (1958). | Passed away on the eve of Shavuot 5718 (1958). | ||
== His Family == | == His Family == | ||
He was married to Mrs. Chana Reisel née Reiss, from the city of Kovno in Lithuania. After settling in Tel Aviv, she served as a legal advisor to the Tel Aviv Rabbinate, and worked on making peace in Jewish homes. The couple had one daughter - Mrs. Tova, who was married to Rabbi Yitzchak Shechter. | He was married to Mrs. Chana Reisel née Reiss, from the city of Kovno in Lithuania. After settling in Tel Aviv, she served as a legal advisor to the Tel Aviv Rabbinate, and worked on making peace in Jewish homes. The couple had one daughter - Mrs. Tova, who was married to Rabbi Yitzchak Shechter. | ||
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* Chaim Grabitzer, Yediot Achronot edition 5763, afterword about the author by Nathaniel Lederberg. | * Chaim Grabitzer, Yediot Achronot edition 5763, afterword about the author by Nathaniel Lederberg. | ||
== References == | |||
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