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[[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 ~~histalkus (~~passing), following the ~~appointment of the third Rebbe of Chabad,~~ [[~~the~~ Tzemach Tzedek]].

'''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 ==

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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 ====

His [[Bar Mitzvah]] celebration 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.

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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== External Links ==

* [https://~~old2~~.ih.~~chabad~~.~~info~~/~~php/audio~~.~~php~~?~~action~~=~~playdisk~~&id=~~88 The Rebbe tells about the~~ Mitteler Rebbe ~~- Audio file from Chabad Info (link not active~~, ~~28 Iyar 5783)]~~

* 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]

* The secret of the Mitteler Rebbe's soul - A story by Menachem Zigelboim on the Chabad Israel website

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

* R' Shneur Zalman Berger, ~~Why Nezhin~~? ~~• Special review for 9 Kislev~~

* The ~~Rebbe receives the key to the ohel in Nezhin (link not active, 28 Iyar 5783)~~

* The passing of the Rebbe like the passing of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, 'Ki Karov' bulletin issue 39 - ~~Lag B'Omer 5780~~

* The Mitteler Rebbe~~'s resting place on Google Maps: Photos, location~~

* '''"Padah B'Shalom": Biography ~~and redemption story~~ of the Mitteler Rebbe~~'''~~

== References ==

[[he:רבי דובער שניאורי (אדמו"ר האמצעי)]]

[[Category:Chabad Rebbes]]

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 [[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 histalkus (passing), following the appointment of the third Rebbe of Chabad, [[the Tzemach Tzedek]].
+'''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 ==
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 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 ====
-His [[Bar Mitzvah]] celebration 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.
+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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 == External Links ==
-* [https://old2.ih.chabad.info/php/audio.php?action=playdisk&id=88 The Rebbe tells about the Mitteler Rebbe - Audio file from Chabad Info (link not active, 28 Iyar 5783)]
+* 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]
-* The secret of the Mitteler Rebbe's soul - A story by Menachem Zigelboim on the Chabad Israel website
+* [https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/110442/jewish/The-Mitteler-Rebbe.htm Biography of the Mitteler Rebbe] (Chabad.org)
-* R' Shneur Zalman Berger, Why Nezhin? • Special review for 9 Kislev
-* The Rebbe receives the key to the ohel in Nezhin (link not active, 28 Iyar 5783)
-* The passing of the Rebbe like the passing of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, 'Ki Karov' bulletin issue 39 - Lag B'Omer 5780
-* The Mitteler Rebbe's resting place on Google Maps: Photos, location
-* '''"Padah B'Shalom": Biography and redemption story of the Mitteler Rebbe'''
 == References ==
 [[he:רבי דובער שניאורי (אדמו"ר האמצעי)]]
 [[Category:Chabad Rebbes]]