Alter Rebbe

בעל התניא

1745–1812

Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi — founder of Chabad Chassidus, author of Tanya and Shulchan Aruch HaRav.

Rabbi Dovber of Lubavitch — second Chabad Rebbe, known for his prolific and deeply analytical Maamarim.

Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch — third Chabad Rebbe, author of Tzemach Tzedek responsa and many Chassidic works.

Rabbi Shmuel of Lubavitch — fourth Chabad Rebbe, known for the concept of l'chatchila ariber (from the outset, go above).

Rabbi Shalom DovBer of Lubavitch — fifth Chabad Rebbe, founded Tomchei Temimim yeshiva, author of Hemshech Ayin Beis.

Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn — sixth Chabad Rebbe, led Chabad through persecution and established it in America.

Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson — seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe, the most prolific Chabad Rebbe with thousands of Sichos and Maamarim.