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Shneur Zalman of Liadi

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'Shneur Zalman of Liadi, was the founder and first Rebbe of Chabad Lubavitch . He was also known by the names of two works that he authored. One was a classic of kabala and mysticism called the Tanya. Thus he was called the Baal HaTanya .

The other work is on Jewish Law , halakha , known as the Shulchan Aruch HaRav , the "Code of Law of the Rav" . His work is the halkhic foundation of all Hasidism, and is used as refernce by scholars and laymen.

Preceded by:
Magid of Mezeritch

Chabad Lubavitch

Succeeded by:
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