Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liady: The Origins of Chabad Hasidism

Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liady: The Origins of Chabad Hasidism (The Tauber Institute Series for the Study of European Jewry)

Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liady (1745â€“1812), in imperial Russia, was the founder and first rebbe of Chabad, a branch of Hasidic Judaism that flourishes to the present day. The Chabad-Lubavitch movement he founded in the region now known as Belarus played, and continues to play, an important part in the modernization processes and postwar revitalization of Orthodox Jewry. Drawing on historical source materials that include Shneur Zalmanâ€™s own works and correspondence, as well as documents concerning his imprisonment and interrogation by the Russian authorities, Etkes focuses on Zalmanâ€™s performance as a Hasidic leader, his unique personal qualities and achievements, and the role he played in the conflict between Hasidim and its opponents. In addition, Etkes draws a vivid picture of the entire generation that came under Rabbi Shneur Zalmanâ€™s influence. This comprehensive biography will appeal to scholars and students of the history of Hasidism, East European Jewry, and Jewish spirituality.

Country	USA
Author	Immanuel Etkes
Binding	Hardcover
Brand	Etkes, Immanuel/ Green, Jeffrey M. (TRN)
EAN	9781611686777
ISBN	1611686776
Label	Brandeis
Manufacturer	Brandeis
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	364
PublicationDate	2014-12-02
Publisher	Brandeis
Studio	Brandeis
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liady: The Origins of Chabad Hasidism (The Tauber Institute Series for the Study of European Jewry)