Shneur Zalman of Liadi | |
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| Title | Alter Rebbe / Baal HaTanya |
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| Born | Shneur Zalman Borukhovich 15 September 1745 [OS: 4 September 1745] |
| Died | 27 December 1812 (aged 67) [OS: 15 December 1812] |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Spouse | Sterna Segal |
| Children | Dovber Schneuri Chaim Avraham Moshe Freida Devorah Leah Rochel |
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| Jewish leader | |
| Predecessor | Dovber of Mezeritch |
| Successor | Dovber Schneuri |
| Began | gradual (late 1700s) |
| Ended | December 15, 1812 OS |
| Main work | Tanya, Shulchan Aruch HaRav, Torah Or/Likutei Torah |
| Dynasty | Chabad |
Shneur Zalman of Liadi, (Hebrew: שניאור זלמן מליאדי; September 4, 1745 – December 15, 1812 O.S. / 18 Elul 5505 – 24 Tevet 5573) commonly known as the Alter Rebbe or Baal Hatanya, was a rabbi as well as the founder and first Rebbe of Chabad, a branch of Hasidic Judaism. He wrote many works, and is best known for Shulchan Aruch HaRav, Tanya, and his Siddur Torah Or compiled according to the Nusach Ari.