Shneur Zalman of Liadi

Shneur Zalman of Liadi (1745–1812) was a Russian philosopher, rabbi and composer.

Also recorded as Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi; Alter Rebbe; Baal HaTanya; Baal HaTanya Vehashulchan Aruch; Rabbi Shneur Zalman Baruchovitch; Shneur Zalman of Liady.

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Overview

Born at Liozna in 1745, died at Peny in 1812.

In detail

training under Dov Ber of Mezeritch and Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk is recorded. the recorded working language is Hebrew and Yiddish.

Positions recorded include Rebbe and maggid.

Works named in the authority record are Niggun of Four Stanzas, Tanya, Shulchan Aruch HaRav, Likutei Torah/Torah Or, Siddur Im Dach and Tehillat Hashem.

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    “Shneur Zalman of Liadi”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q547033: Shneur Zalman of Liadi

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