19 Shevat 5676
The Rebbe Rav Shmuel Weinberg was born to his father, Rav Yechiel Michel Aharon, the son of the first Rebbe of Slonim, the Yesod Ha’avodah, in 5610. He learned primarily under his grandfather, but was also close to many of the tzaddikim in his generation, including the Divrei Chaim of Sanz and Rav Dovid Moshe of Tchortkov.
It is related that in his youth, when he was in the court of the Avnei Nezer of Sochatchov, he managed to learn the entire Shas in just six weeks (Marbitzei Torah M’Olam Hachassidus Vol. I p. 116).
With the passing of his grandfather, the Yesod Ha’avodah in 5644, he took over as the leader of the community. His leadership was one of love and dedication to his flock. During his years as Rebbe, he worked tirelessly to raise the glory of Torah and yiras Shamayim, and he established Yeshivas Ohr Torah in Teveriah.
His shmuessen and divrei Torah that survived were compiled in sefer Divrei Shmuel, which was published by the Nesivos Shalom of Slonim. He passed away on 19 Shevat 5676 while he was in Warsaw for medical care, and was laid to rest there.
