Menachem Mendel Schneerson

Russian-American Orthodox Jewish rabbi (1902–1994)
Person human Q381397
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Menachem Mendel Schneerson

Summary

Menachem Mendel Schneerson is a human[1]. He was born in Mykolaiv[2]. He was born on April 5, 1902[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on June 12, 1994[5]. He worked as a Rebbe[6]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,355 views/month, #5,685 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Menachem Mendel Schneerson was born in Mykolaiv[2].
  • Menachem Mendel Schneerson passed away in New York City[4].
  • Menachem Mendel Schneerson was born on April 5, 1902[3].
  • Menachem Mendel Schneerson died on June 12, 1994[5].
  • Menachem Mendel Schneerson is buried at Ohel[8].
  • Menachem Mendel Schneerson is buried at Montefiore Cemetery[9].
  • Menachem Mendel Schneerson's father was Levi Yitzchak Schneerson[10].
  • Menachem Mendel Schneerson's mother was Chana Schneerson[11].
  • Among Menachem Mendel Schneerson's spouses was Chaya Mushka Schneerson[12].
  • Menachem Mendel Schneerson held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Menachem Mendel Schneerson held citizenship in Soviet Union[14].
  • Menachem Mendel Schneerson held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Yiddish was Menachem Mendel Schneerson's native language[16].
  • Menachem Mendel Schneerson's professions included Rebbe[6].
  • Menachem Mendel Schneerson held the position of Rebbe[17].
  • Menachem Mendel Schneerson held the position of chairperson[18].
  • Menachem Mendel Schneerson held the position of president[19].
  • Menachem Mendel Schneerson's education included a stint at École spéciale des travaux publics, du bâtiment et de l'industrie[20].
  • Menachem Mendel Schneerson's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21].
  • Menachem Mendel Schneerson's education included a stint at University of Paris[22].
  • Menachem Mendel Schneerson was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[23].
  • Menachem Mendel Schneerson's education included a stint at Hildesheimer Rabbinical Seminary[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Menachem Mendel Schneerson is Likkutei Sichos[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Menachem Mendel Schneerson is Igrot Kodesh[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Menachem Mendel Schneerson is Hayom Yom[27].

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Origins and Family

Menachem Mendel Schneerson was born in Mykolaiv[2]. He was born on April 5, 1902[3]. His father was Levi Yitzchak Schneerson[10]. His mother was Chana Schneerson[11]. Yiddish was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at École spéciale des travaux publics, du bâtiment et de l'industrie[20], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1891[30], headquartered in Cachan[31]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]; University of Paris[22], a former entity[36], in France[37], founded in 1150[38], headquartered in Paris[39]; Saint Petersburg State University[23], a public university[40], in Russia[41], founded in 1724[42], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[43]; and Hildesheimer Rabbinical Seminary[24], a Jewish seminary[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1873[46]. Menachem Mendel Schneerson earned the academic degree of electrical engineer[47]. Studied under Yosef Yitzchok Schneersohn[48] and Levi Yitzchak Schneerson[49].

Career and Affiliations

Menachem Mendel Schneerson worked as a Rebbe[6]. Positions held include Rebbe[17], a public office[50]; chairperson[18], a type of position[51]; and president[19], a corporate title[52].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Likkutei Sichos[25], Igrot Kodesh[26], Hayom Yom[27], Reshimos[53], and Toras Menachem Hisvaaduyot[54].

Recognition

Awards received include Congressional Gold Medal[55], a medallion[56], in United States[57], founded in 1776[58] and Honorary Citizen of the Russian Empire[59], a social class[60], in Russian Empire[61].

Personal Life

Menachem Mendel Schneerson was married to Chaya Mushka Schneerson[12]. Religious affiliations include Orthodox Judaism[62], a Jewish religious movements[63]; Judaism[64], a religion[65], founded in -0500[66]; and Hasidism[67], a religious movement[68], founded in 1740[69].

Death and Burial

Menachem Mendel Schneerson died on June 12, 1994[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. Recorded place of burial include Ohel[8] and Montefiore Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Menachem Mendel Schneerson ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,355 views/month, #5,685 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

Works attributed to him include Likkutei Sichos[72], a book series[73].

FAQs

Where was Menachem Mendel Schneerson born?

Menachem Mendel Schneerson was born in Mykolaiv[2].

Where did Menachem Mendel Schneerson die?

Menachem Mendel Schneerson died in New York City[4].

Who were Menachem Mendel Schneerson's parents?

Menachem Mendel Schneerson's father was Levi Yitzchak Schneerson[10]. Menachem Mendel Schneerson's mother was Chana Schneerson[11].

Who was Menachem Mendel Schneerson married to?

Menachem Mendel Schneerson's spouses include Chaya Mushka Schneerson[12].

What did Menachem Mendel Schneerson do for work?

Menachem Mendel Schneerson worked as Rebbe[6].

Where did Menachem Mendel Schneerson go to school?

Menachem Mendel Schneerson was educated at École spéciale des travaux publics, du bâtiment et de l'industrie[20], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21], University of Paris[22], and Saint Petersburg State University[23].

What awards did Menachem Mendel Schneerson receive?

Honors received include Congressional Gold Medal[55] and Honorary Citizen of the Russian Empire[59].

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