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[[File:רבי שניאור זלמן.jpg|thumb|The Alter Rebbe]]

Rabbi Schneur Zalman Boruchovitch of Liadi - known as '''the Alter Rebbe''', the Rav HaMaggid of Liozna, or the Baal HaTanya and Shulchan Aruch - (18 Elul 5505 - 24 Teves 5573), was one of the primary disciples of the Maggid of Mezritch. He is the founder of Chabad Chassidus and the first Rebbe in the Chabad dynasty. He authored the Tanya, the foundational text of Chabad Chassidus, and wrote the "Shulchan Aruch HaRav."

Rabbi Schneur Zalman Boruchovitch of Liadi - known as '''the Alter Rebbe''', the Rav HaMaggid of Liozna<ref>He was also called '''Der Litvak''' (The Lithuanian). This nickname originated following the statement of the Maggid of Mezritch to his disciples about the Alter Rebbe: "The Lithuanian Gaon."</ref>, or the Baal HaTanya and Shulchan Aruch<ref>The title "Baal HaTanya" (Author of the Tanya) became associated with him following the widespread distribution of his major works, the Tanya and the Shulchan Aruch. The Rebbe frequently uses this title, and on one particular occasion even explained its significance: "Baal HaTanya" - an authority in the inner dimensions of Torah, and "Baal HaShulchan Aruch" - an authority in the revealed aspects of Torah. Additionally, there is another connection between these two books: the four sections of the "Tanya" correspond to the four sections of the Rebbe's Shulchan Aruch.</ref> - (18 Elul 5505 - 24 Teves 5573), was one of the primary disciples of the Maggid of Mezritch. He is the founder of Chabad Chassidus and the first Rebbe in the Chabad dynasty. He authored the Tanya, the foundational text of Chabad Chassidus, and wrote the "Shulchan Aruch HaRav."

[[File:אדמור הזקן - תמונה קטנה.jpg|thumb|Portrait of the Alter Rebbe]]

== Early Life ==

The Alter Rebbe's parents, Rabbi Boruch Pozner (a descendant of the Maharal of Prague) and Rivka, were married on Friday, 17 Elul 5503. After approximately ten months without children, following the advice of Rabbi Yitzchak Shaul, a friend of Rabbi Boruch, the couple traveled to seek the blessing of the Baal Shem Tov. In the month of Menachem Av 5504, they arrived at the Baal Shem Tov's court, and he promised them that within a year they would have a son. They remained with the Baal Shem Tov for some time, and during the celebration of the Baal Shem Tov's birthday on 18 Elul, he turned to Rabbi Boruch and said, "At exactly this time next year, you will embrace a son."

The Alter Rebbe's parents, Rabbi Boruch Pozner (a descendant of the Maharal of Prague<ref>The Maharal of Prague had a single son - Rabbi Bezalel Charif who was born in the year 5316 (1556) and passed away in the year 5380 (1620). His son R' Shmuel was the head of the Prague community and passed away in the year 5415 (1655). His son R' Yehuda Leib was the head of the rabbinical court in the Kawili community. His son R' Moshe of Pozna (author of the book "Kol Yehuda" on the Shulchan Aruch). His son R' Shneur Zalman Pozner was the grandfather of the Alter Rebbe. His son R' Yisrael Baruch Pozner was the father of the Alter Rebbe. See also the collection Ohr Yisrael from the month of Kislev 5764 (2003) and the collection "Maasaf Yeshurun" 3 Elul 5757 (1997) page 679.</ref>) and Rivka, were married on Friday, 17 Elul 5503. After approximately ten months without children, following the advice of Rabbi Yitzchak Shaul, a friend of Rabbi Boruch, the couple traveled to seek the blessing of the Baal Shem Tov. In the month of Menachem Av 5504, they arrived at the Baal Shem Tov's court, and he promised them that within a year they would have a son. They remained with the Baal Shem Tov for some time, and during the celebration of the Baal Shem Tov's birthday on 18 Elul, he turned to Rabbi Boruch and said, "At exactly this time next year, you will embrace a son."

[[File:ציון המגיד ממעזריטש.jpg|thumb|The Tzion Of The Mezritcher Maggid]]

Before leaving Mezhibuzh, they entered the Baal Shem Tov's room to receive his parting blessing. Rebbetzin Rivka told the Baal Shem Tov that when Hashem fulfills his holy blessing, she would dedicate the child to Torah and Divine service in the way of the Baal Shem Tov. The Baal Shem Tov blessed them, and they returned home with joy. Exactly one year later, on Wednesday, 18 Elul 5505, Schneur Zalman was born in a small village near Liozna.

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 [[File:רבי שניאור זלמן.jpg|thumb|The Alter Rebbe]]
-Rabbi Schneur Zalman Boruchovitch of Liadi - known as '''the Alter Rebbe''', the Rav HaMaggid of Liozna, or the Baal HaTanya and Shulchan Aruch - (18 Elul 5505 - 24 Teves 5573), was one of the primary disciples of the Maggid of Mezritch. He is the founder of Chabad Chassidus and the first Rebbe in the Chabad dynasty. He authored the Tanya, the foundational text of Chabad Chassidus, and wrote the "Shulchan Aruch HaRav."
+Rabbi Schneur Zalman Boruchovitch of Liadi - known as '''the Alter Rebbe''', the Rav HaMaggid of Liozna<ref>He was also called '''Der Litvak''' (The Lithuanian). This nickname originated following the statement of the Maggid of Mezritch to his disciples about the Alter Rebbe: "The Lithuanian Gaon."</ref>, or the Baal HaTanya and Shulchan Aruch<ref>The title "Baal HaTanya" (Author of the Tanya) became associated with him following the widespread distribution of his major works, the Tanya and the Shulchan Aruch. The Rebbe frequently uses this title, and on one particular occasion even explained its significance: "Baal HaTanya" - an authority in the inner dimensions of Torah, and "Baal HaShulchan Aruch" - an authority in the revealed aspects of Torah. Additionally, there is another connection between these two books: the four sections of the "Tanya" correspond to the four sections of the Rebbe's Shulchan Aruch.</ref> - (18 Elul 5505 - 24 Teves 5573), was one of the primary disciples of the Maggid of Mezritch. He is the founder of Chabad Chassidus and the first Rebbe in the Chabad dynasty. He authored the Tanya, the foundational text of Chabad Chassidus, and wrote the "Shulchan Aruch HaRav."
 [[File:אדמור הזקן - תמונה קטנה.jpg|thumb|Portrait of the Alter Rebbe]]
 == Early Life ==
 {{Chabad}}
-The Alter Rebbe's parents, Rabbi Boruch Pozner (a descendant of the Maharal of Prague) and Rivka, were married on Friday, 17 Elul 5503. After approximately ten months without children, following the advice of Rabbi Yitzchak Shaul, a friend of Rabbi Boruch, the couple traveled to seek the blessing of the Baal Shem Tov. In the month of Menachem Av 5504, they arrived at the Baal Shem Tov's court, and he promised them that within a year they would have a son. They remained with the Baal Shem Tov for some time, and during the celebration of the Baal Shem Tov's birthday on 18 Elul, he turned to Rabbi Boruch and said, "At exactly this time next year, you will embrace a son."
+The Alter Rebbe's parents, Rabbi Boruch Pozner (a descendant of the Maharal of Prague<ref>The Maharal of Prague had a single son - Rabbi Bezalel Charif who was born in the year 5316 (1556) and passed away in the year 5380 (1620). His son R' Shmuel was the head of the Prague community and passed away in the year 5415 (1655). His son R' Yehuda Leib was the head of the rabbinical court in the Kawili community. His son R' Moshe of Pozna (author of the book "Kol Yehuda" on the Shulchan Aruch). His son R' Shneur Zalman Pozner was the grandfather of the Alter Rebbe. His son R' Yisrael Baruch Pozner was the father of the Alter Rebbe. See also the collection Ohr Yisrael from the month of Kislev 5764 (2003) and the collection "Maasaf Yeshurun" 3 Elul 5757 (1997) page 679.</ref>) and Rivka, were married on Friday, 17 Elul 5503. After approximately ten months without children, following the advice of Rabbi Yitzchak Shaul, a friend of Rabbi Boruch, the couple traveled to seek the blessing of the Baal Shem Tov. In the month of Menachem Av 5504, they arrived at the Baal Shem Tov's court, and he promised them that within a year they would have a son. They remained with the Baal Shem Tov for some time, and during the celebration of the Baal Shem Tov's birthday on 18 Elul, he turned to Rabbi Boruch and said, "At exactly this time next year, you will embrace a son."
 [[File:ציון המגיד ממעזריטש.jpg|thumb|The Tzion Of The Mezritcher Maggid]]
 Before leaving Mezhibuzh, they entered the Baal Shem Tov's room to receive his parting blessing. Rebbetzin Rivka told the Baal Shem Tov that when Hashem fulfills his holy blessing, she would dedicate the child to Torah and Divine service in the way of the Baal Shem Tov. The Baal Shem Tov blessed them, and they returned home with joy. Exactly one year later, on Wednesday, 18 Elul 5505, Schneur Zalman was born in a small village near Liozna.