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Rabbi Shneur Zalman Jaffe (1913 - 27 Elul 5760/2000) was a Chabad activist with a warm heart who merited to become connected to the Rebbe and transform into a passionate Chassid through special attention he received from the Rebbe. | Rabbi Shneur Zalman Jaffe (1913 - 27 Elul 5760/2000) was a Chabad activist with a warm heart who merited to become connected to the Rebbe and transform into a passionate Chassid through special attention he received from the Rebbe. | ||
= Early Life = | == Early Life == | ||
Born in Manchester, England on 8 Adar I 5673/1913 to R' Zev Chabad and Golda Rivka Jaffe. Named after his paternal grandfather, Rabbi Shneur Zalman Dov Jaffe. | Born in Manchester, England on 8 Adar I 5673/1913 to R' Zev Chabad and Golda Rivka Jaffe. Named after his paternal grandfather, Rabbi Shneur Zalman Dov Jaffe. | ||
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In 1939, he married Mrs. Raizel (Roselyn) who became his right hand and accompanied him in later years in public activities he conducted in England under the Rebbe's direction. | In 1939, he married Mrs. Raizel (Roselyn) who became his right hand and accompanied him in later years in public activities he conducted in England under the Rebbe's direction. | ||
= Connection to the Rebbe = | == Connection to the Rebbe == | ||
On 13 Sivan 5718/1958, his family was involved in a fatal car accident in which his son Gedaliah was tragically killed. The Rebbe sent the couple a letter of consolation. | On 13 Sivan 5718/1958, his family was involved in a fatal car accident in which his son Gedaliah was tragically killed. The Rebbe sent the couple a letter of consolation. | ||
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He also meticulously documented his visits to the Rebbe, and his personal diaries are known for their accuracy and unique Chassidic warmth. | He also meticulously documented his visits to the Rebbe, and his personal diaries are known for their accuracy and unique Chassidic warmth. | ||
= Visits to the Rebbe = | == Visits to the Rebbe == | ||
He visited the Rebbe frequently, at least twice yearly, especially during Sivan from Shavuot through his son Gedaliah's yahrzeit. Rabbi Mordechai Mentlick often honored him to speak at the Torah gathering held during the festival's compensation days. | He visited the Rebbe frequently, at least twice yearly, especially during Sivan from Shavuot through his son Gedaliah's yahrzeit. Rabbi Mordechai Mentlick often honored him to speak at the Torah gathering held during the festival's compensation days. | ||
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Despite his enthusiasm for influencing others to visit the Rebbe, when he tried pressuring people to go, the Rebbe firmly instructed him not to pressure those unwilling to come on their own, as it served no purpose. | Despite his enthusiasm for influencing others to visit the Rebbe, when he tried pressuring people to go, the Rebbe firmly instructed him not to pressure those unwilling to come on their own, as it served no purpose. | ||
= Public Activities = | == Public Activities == | ||
In 5733/1973, he was among those responsible for translating the Tanya into English, serving as liaison with the Rebbe regarding translation details. One year, he organized a flight from England to the Rebbe, and the Rebbe even participated in a farbrengen when they arrived at 4:00. | In 5733/1973, he was among those responsible for translating the Tanya into English, serving as liaison with the Rebbe regarding translation details. One year, he organized a flight from England to the Rebbe, and the Rebbe even participated in a farbrengen when they arrived at 4:00. | ||
= Final Years = | == Final Years == | ||
In 5751/1991, he began growing his beard, bringing the Rebbe great satisfaction. On his next visit, the Rebbe wrote him a special response: "To Rabbi Shneur Zalman Jaffe: Since I saw you today with a pleasant countenance, enclosed is $50 to distribute in your city." | In 5751/1991, he began growing his beard, bringing the Rebbe great satisfaction. On his next visit, the Rebbe wrote him a special response: "To Rabbi Shneur Zalman Jaffe: Since I saw you today with a pleasant countenance, enclosed is $50 to distribute in your city." | ||
He passed away at age 87 on 27 Elul 5760/2000 in Manchester, England, where he was buried. | He passed away at age 87 on 27 Elul 5760/2000 in Manchester, England, where he was buried. | ||
= Family = | == Family == | ||
His brother R' Moshe Avraham Jaffe (known as Major Jaffe) served in various public roles in England, including Chief Military Rabbi and representative of Chief Rabbi Herzog in Britain. His sister Eidel married Rabbi Yechezkel Yehuda Unsdorfer. | His brother R' Moshe Avraham Jaffe (known as Major Jaffe) served in various public roles in England, including Chief Military Rabbi and representative of Chief Rabbi Herzog in Britain. His sister Eidel married Rabbi Yechezkel Yehuda Unsdorfer. | ||
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* Nephew Eli Jaffe - Cantor and conductor of the Great Synagogue choir in Jerusalem | * Nephew Eli Jaffe - Cantor and conductor of the Great Synagogue choir in Jerusalem | ||
= Further Reading = | == Further Reading == | ||
* Documentation of R' Zalman Jaffe's private audiences | * Documentation of R' Zalman Jaffe's private audiences | ||
* Mr. Manchester - Collection of personal correspondence with the Rebbe (2003 first edition) | * Mr. Manchester - Collection of personal correspondence with the Rebbe (2003 first edition) | ||
* My Encounter With The Rebbe - Three-volume series documenting his personal impressions from visits to the Rebbe | * My Encounter With The Rebbe - Three-volume series documenting his personal impressions from visits to the Rebbe | ||