war of Lyady succession: R Aaron Halevi versus R. Dov Baer
TitleThe war of Lyady succession: R Aaron Halevi versus R. Dov Baer
Author
Call number947.5004924/0012
Object number04951d
Place of publicationPortland, Oregon, United States
Year of publication
2013
Physical descriptionpp93-133
MaterialArticle
Series titlePolin studies in Polish Jewry, 0268-1056 ; volume 25
ISBN9781904113942
NotesArticle from the book 'Jews in the former Grand Duchy of Lithuania since 1772' pp93-133
Description
The death of R. Schneur Zalman of Lyady in 1812 left a vacumn in the lives of the Hasidim. The two candidates for leadership were R. Aaron Halevi, Zalman's leading disciple and R. Dov Baer his son. Before long a war broke out between the two. This chapter examines the course of this war and considers it's significance.
