# Schneur Zalman of Liadi (The Alter Rebbe) in 10 Minutes

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Published: 2026-05-18T08:00:00+00:00
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Unpack the groundbreaking teachings of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi (1745–1812), known as the Alter Rebbe and founder of the Chabad branch of Hasidic Judaism. Breaking from the emotional focus of early Hasidism, he developed a systematic, intellectual approach symbolized by the Hebrew acronym Chabad — Chochmah (Wisdom), Binah (Understanding), and Da'at (Knowledge)—emphasizing deep contemplation ( Hisbonenus ) of mystical concepts as the path to genuine emotion and service of God. His magnum opus, the Tanya , functions as the "Written Torah" of Chabad, distilling complex Kabbalistic secrets into a practical psychological guide for the "intermediate man" ( Beinoni ), while his Shulchan Aruch HaRav simultaneously codified Jewish law, securing his place as one of the most intellectually influential figures in modern Jewish history.

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