Prominent Chabad Figures

A mystic and scholar, he wrote commentaries on the most esoteric texts. As rabbi of a major Ukrainian city, he struggled valiantly to strengthen Judaism, in spite of Soviet intimidation.

Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson, mother of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, left a remarkable legacy.

Celebrating the life of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson, wife of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, of righteous memory

As Fraida reached the next words, "You will eventually take it from me..." she lifted her ten fingers heavenward and cried out, "Father, wait, I'm coming!" With those final words, Fraida's soul departed from her body.

Breaking down in tears, Devorah Leah begged them, “I ask you to swear a serious oath that cannot be broken, that you will follow my request even if a human life is at stake.”

Rebbetzin Menucha Rochel was a beloved and revered foundation of the Hebron community for 43 years.

Sonia Rosenblum (1897-1974) was a woman whose stature as a scholar and practitioner of Chasidic teachings was known and recognized. A lengthy letter addressed to her by Rayatz inquires into the definitive essence of the human experiences of cognition and emotional excitement, and attests to her breadth and depth of mind when she was yet 19 years of age. This is the earliest documented example of a women who engaged in such studies at such an advanced level, which points to a broader phenomenon that predated any institutionalized infrastructure for the education of chasidic women.

Known for his humorous antics, he personified the Chassidic ideal of joy and light-heartedness in serving G-d.

The quintessential chassid who was referred to as “half a Rebbe”

Wealthy businessman, renowned rabbi, and devoted chassid.

Reb Binyamin was known for his great piety, knowledge of Chassidic teachings, charitable efforts, and remarkable devotion in prayer.

A chassid of three Rebbes of Chabad, he was known as an expert Talmudist and profound mystic.

Renowned as a cherished rabbi, he played a pioneering role in establishing Chabad in the USA.