Chaim Schneur Zalman Schneersohn

Rabbi Chaim Schneur Zalman Schneersohn of Liadi (1814-1880), was a Hasidic rebbe in the town of Liadi. Rabbi Chaim Schneur Zalman was the son of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn (the third rebbe of Chabad-Lubavitch), and became a rebbe in his own right for a number of Chabad Chasidim following his father's death. He was the first rebbe of the Liadi branch of Chabad.

Rebbe in Liadi

After the death of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn (the third rebbe of Chabad-Lubavitch), several of his sons independently assumed the role of rebbe. Rabbi Chaim Schneur Zalman assumed the role of rebbe in the Liadi, the same town his great-grandfather, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi (the first rebbe of Chabad-Lubavitch), was rebbe. Rabbi Chaim Schneur Zalman was succeeded by his son, Rabbi Yitzchak Dovber of Liadi.[1][2]

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References

  1. L'maan Yishmeu. "Rabbi Chaim Schneur Zalman of Liadi". L'maan Yishmeu. No. 128. (2012).
  2. Zevin, Shelomoh Yosef & Uri Kaploun. "A Treasury of Chassidic Tales on the Torah". Volume 1. p. 115. Artscroll Publications.
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