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Shmuel Schneersohn (or Rabbi Shmuel or Maharash) (1834-04-29–1882-09-14 OS) was an Orthodox rabbi and the fourth Rebbe (spiritual leader) of the Chabad Lubavitch chasidic movement. He was also known as the Rebbe MaHaRaSh.

Biography

The Maharash was born in Lubavitch, on 2 Iyyar 5594, the seventh son of the Tzemach Tzedek.

During his years of leadership as "Rebbe" (1866-1882) he was instrumental in fighting Anti-semitic decrees and pogroms throughout Russia and beyond. For these purposes he traveled widely to places such as Petersburg, Kiev, France and Germany, doing all he could to improve the lot of his persecuted co-religionists.

Noted quote: "the world says when encountering an obstacle try going under then over, but I say Lechatchila ariber - go over (the obstacle) to begin with!"

He was described as an "Atzmi" for example when he cried, he cried with all his heart etc.

He died in Lubavitch, on 13 Tishri 5643.

External links

• A Brief biography of The Rebbe Maharash - Rabbi Shmuel Schneersohn
• Family Tree
• Sefer Toras Shmuel by Rabbi Shmuel Scheersohn

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