Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson

Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson was a prominent Jewish scholar and leader, born in 1878 in Ukraine. He served as the chief rabbi of Yekaterinoslav (now Dnipro) and was renowned for his deep Torah knowledge, compassion, and dedication to helping his community. He balanced traditional Jewish scholarship with engagement in social issues of his time. As the father of Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the future Chabad Rebbe, his influence extended through his teachings and spiritual legacy. Despite facing persecution during Soviet rule, he remained committed to his faith and community until his death in 1944.