Schneerson, Shmuel Menachem Mendel

שניאורסאהן, שמואל מנחם מענדל

Rabbi Shmuel Menachem Mendel Schneerson (19th of Tishrei 5688 – 10th of Tammuz 5779) was a relative of the Rebbe, one of the elders of the Chabad community in Jerusalem, a member of the management of Kollel Chabad, and a publisher of Jewish texts. He was born on the 19th of Tishrei 5688 (1927) to his father, Rabbi Yisrael Yosef Schneerson, and his mother, Shaashe Raizel Yocheved (née Eichenstein) from the Ziditchover dynasty.

In Elul 5707 (1947), he became engaged to his wife, Faiga Rivka, and they married six months later in Adar I 5708 (1948).

In preparation for the academic year 5718 (1957), he traveled to study at the Rebbe’s court and stayed there for six months. His departure and exit from Israel faced various delays due to both the Israeli government and U.S. immigration authorities. Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Isaac Hodakov intervened on his behalf, sending a special request letter to the American consulate to secure his entry into the U.S.

During his time at 770, the notable Purim 5718 (1958) farbrengen took place, where the Rebbe expressed unique statements and spoke to the Chassidim personally, extending many warm gestures. At one point during the farbrengen, the Rebbe mentioned, “My relative is here; let him come up and say l'chaim.”

Following the Rebbe's directive, he was appointed as a member of the management of Kollel Chabad as a representative of the 'Beis HaRav' family. Even a few years before his passing, he remained involved in managing the Kollel in Eretz Yisrael.

He passed away on Shabbat Parashat Balak, the 10th of Tammuz, 5779 (2019).

Shiurim in this topic

1242. Upsherenish, Three-Year-Old Haircut, and Chassidic Customs אפשערעניש, תספורת לגיל שלוש, ומנהגי חסידים

2627. Planning Outreach Visits and Setting a Good Example תכנון ביקורי הפצה וקביעת דוגמה טובה

4008. An Avel Should Not Say Hallel Before the Amud אבל לא יאמר הלל לפני העמוד

3382. Customs for the Year of Mourning and Yahrzeit, Leading Prayers, and Tombstone Inscriptions מנהגים לשנת האבל וליארצייט, ירידת לפני התיבה, ונוסח מצבה

3409. The Meaning of Af in Tanya Chapter 37 פירוש תיבת אף בפרק ל"ז של תניא

3448. Encouragement to Intensify Spreading Torah and the Wellsprings עידוד להעצים הפצת התורה והמעיינות

3610. Variations in the Spelling of Eloka in Tanya Editions שינויים באיות אלוקה במהדורות התניא

5150. Focus on Spreading Chassidus and Avoiding Distractions הדגשה על הפצת חסידות והימנעות מהסחות דעת

5343. Guidance to Expand Matzah Distribution and Community Visits הדרכה להרחבת חלוקת מצה וביקורים בקהילה

5501. Responsibility to Publicize the Rebbe’s Teachings אחריות לפרסם את תורת הרבי

5626. Continuing Activities and Transforming the Three Weeks into Joy המשך פעולות, והפיכת בין המצרים לשמחה

5669. Centralizing Activities and Halachic Guidance on Bris Anesthesia ריכוז הפעולות והדרכה הלכתית על הרדמה בברית מילה

6434. Blessings for Good News to Avrech Involved in tzt"z Activities ברכות לבשורות טובות לאברך העוסק בצ"צ

6739. Spreading the Wellsprings: The Need for Frequent and Detailed Reports הפצת המעינות: הצורך בדיווחים תכופים ומפורטים

6864. Increasing Activities, Spiritual Growth, and the Meaning of Shemitah הוספת פעולות, צמיחה רוחנית, ומשמעות השמיטה

7434. Reporting Community Matters, Recording Details, and Levels of Divine Revelation דיווח עניני קהילה, רישום פרטים, ורמות של גילוי אלוקי

4530. Planning Youth Activities and Timely Preparation for School Break תכנון פעולות צעירי אגו"ח והכנה מוקדמת לימי החופש של בתי הספר