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The 'Alter Rebbe'

The ‘Alter Rebbe’Rabbi Schneer Zalman lived most of his life in Lioznia, and for some years in Vittebsk and at the end of his life in Liadi.He is (for some reason) known universally as rabbi Schneer Zalman of Liadi. In the wider Chassidic world he is known simply as ‘The Rav’ (a title bestowed upon...

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The Holy Maggid of Mezrich

The Holy (Reb Dovber the) Maggid of MezrichThe Maggid’s birthday (and year) is unknown.He succeded the Ba’al Shem Tov as the universal leader of the Chassidic movement on the Ba’al Shem Tov’s first Yahrtzeit (anniversary) of his passing.He passed away on 19 Kislev 5533.He was physically handicapped, but a great visionary and leader and led...