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Shneour is a unique and rare Hebrew name that combines two central elements in Jewish culture: light and wisdom. The name is composed of two parts - 'shnei' (two) and 'or' (light), and some interpret it as 'two lights' or 'double light', symbolizing spiritual depth and dual illumination. In Chassidic tradition, the name Shneour gained special status and became particularly valued among Chassidic families, especially in the Chabad dynasty. The name carries the meaning of Torah and wisdom, where the 'light' represents the light of Torah and knowledge, and the duality emphasizes the depth of understanding and attainment of high spiritual levels. In Jewish history, the name Shneour became especially famous through Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, founder of the Chabad movement and author of the 'Tanya' and 'Shulchan Aruch HaRav'. Rabbi Shneur Zalman, also known as the 'Alter Rebbe' or 'Baal HaTanya', lived in the 18th century and was among the prominent disciples of the Maggid of Mezeritch. He developed Chabad Chassidic philosophy, which combines philosophical and intellectual depth with spiritual devotion, and the name Shneour became a symbol of this tradition. Since then, the name has been passed down through the Chabad dynasty from generation to generation, carrying with it the rich spiritual heritage of the Chassidic movement. The name expresses the uniqueness of the Chabad way, which emphasizes the importance of education and study alongside spiritual work. Today, the name Shneour is considered rare and special, common primarily among Chassidic and religious families, but also among secular families interested in an original Hebrew name with deep meaning. The name carries a character of spirituality, wisdom and illumination, and is suitable for parents seeking a name that expresses values of Torah, knowledge and education. Shneour is a name that connects ancient tradition with modern Jewish identity, and it gives its bearer a sense of rootedness and belonging to a rich spiritual tradition. Parents of Shneour hope their son will grow to be a person of wisdom and understanding, who will illuminate his path and the path of those around him with the light of Torah and knowledge, and will be a standard-bearer for values of truth, justice and spirituality.

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Shneour | Shneur | Schneiur

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Genesis 1:3 - And God said, Let there be light: and there was light

In Kabbalah, the name Shneour symbolizes the double light - the light of revealed Torah and the light of hidden Torah. The name represents divine revelation on two planes: intellectual wisdom and spiritual devotion, which unite together to create spiritual wholeness.

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Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi (Baal HaTanya, founder of Chabad) | Rabbi Sholom Dovber Schneersohn (Rashab of Chabad) | Zalman Shazar (third President of Israel) | Hayim Nahman Bialik (National Poet - also called 'Shneyer')

שניאור | זלמן | מאיר | אורי | נריה | ליאור