Alter Rebbe
What was the Alter Rebbe's main sefer that he wrote?
The Tanya
What did ppl falsely accuse the Alter Rebbe of?
That he was supplying $ to the Turkish gov't which was fighting against the Russians. (He was rlly giving money to poor Jewish ppl in Israel, ruled by Turkey then)
Name the seven Rebbeim.
Alter Rebbe, Mitteler Rebbe, Tzemach Tzedek, Rebbe Mahrash, Rebbe Rashab, Frierdiker Rebbe, Rebbe
What is the capital of Russia?
Moscow
Where was Chabad Chassidus based in Russia?
Lubavitch
What were the Alter Rebbe's parents' names?
Rabbi Boruch and Rebbetzin Rivkah
Who was one of the Alter Rebbe's chassidim?
Reb Shmuel Munkis
Which Rebbe was born and passed away on the same date?
Mitteler Rebbe
What was the iron curtain?
A metaphorical barrier between Soviet Russia and the West b4 communism fell.
Who was the founder of all Chassidus?
Bal Shem Tov
Who was the Alter Rebbe's wife?
Rebbetzin Sterna
What miracle happened to the Alter Rebbe on the way to prison?
The carriage stopped b4 Shabbos - the wheel fell off and the horse died.
What other title was the Frierdiker Rebbe called?
Rebbe Rayatz
Which calendar did Russia use originally?
Julian calendar
What does Chabad stand for?
Chochmah, Binah, Daas
When was the Alter Rebbe born?
1745
How are the words from Tehillim "He has redeemed my soul in peace" (Padah B'shalom) connected to Yud Tes Kislev?
The Alter Rebbe was saying these words when he was freed.
What year was the Rebbe born?
1902
What does USSR stand for?
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Name some concepts that Chassidus taught.
Serving Hashem with joy, Hashgacha pratis, self-restraint, mind rules over heart, all Jews are connected...
Where was the Alter Rebbe born?
Liozna, Belarus
What else happened on Yud Tes Kislev?
The Magid of Mezritch passed away.
Who were the Rebbe Rashab's parents?
Rabbi Shmuel and Rebbetzin Rivkah
What is the longest river in Europen that flows through Russia?
Volga River
Where did the Bal Shem Tov live?
Mezibush