Sheina Horenstein

Sheina Horenstein
Born Sheina Schneersohn
Died Treblinka
Religion Judaism
Spouse(s) Menachem Mendel Horenstein
Parent(s) Yosef Yitzchak and Nechama Dinah Schneersohn

Sheina Horenstein was the youngest daughter of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, the sixth Rebbe of the Chabad Hasidic movement. In the Chabad community, she is referred to as Rebbitzin Sheina.[1]

Biography

Sheina Horenstein was born Sheina Schnnersohn, the youngest daughter of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, the sixth Rebbe of the Chabad, and Nechama Dinah Schneersohn. As with many members of the Schneersohn dynasty, Sheina is referred to as "Rebbitzin Sheina" by many Chabad Hasidim.

Rebbitzin Sheina married Menachem Mendel Horenstein on Tuesday, June 14, 1932 (Hebrew: Sivan 10, 5692).[2] Her wedding was attended by many notable rabbis and Hasidic Rebbes.[3] The couple lived near Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak in Poland for a number of years and were permanent members of his court.

Sheina and her husband were killed by the Nazis during World War Two in Treblinka.[4][5] The yartzeit, or anniversary of their death, is marked each year on the 25th of the Hebrew month of Cheshvan.[6]

Memorial

Tomb of Sheina's sister, Rebbitzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson

The tomb of Sheina's older sister, Chaya Mushka Schneerson, contains a dedication to her death during the holocaust. The tomb is visited regularly by Chabad Hasidim.[7]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Today is the Day. Kehot Publication Society. Chabad.org. Accessed April 24, 2014.
  2. ↑ Schneerson, Menachem Mendel. Eternal Joy. Vaad Lehafotzas Sichos. SichosInEnglish.org. Accessed April 24, 2014.
  3. ↑ Raynitz, Avrohom. "Rabbi Schneur Zalman Gurary." Beish Moshiach Magazine. Cheshvan 5764 (2004). Accessed April 24, 2014.
  4. ↑ Lightstone, Mordechai. Transition in Lubavitch. Lubavitch.com. January 25, 2010. Accessed April 24, 2014.
  5. ↑ Igros Kodesh. Sichos in English. Accessed April 24, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Hayom Yom". L'Chaim Weekly. Accessed April 24, 2014.
  7. ↑ Rebbitzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson. Shturem. Accessed April 24, 2014.

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