What is Yud Shvat? This Week in Jewish History Yud Shvat, the tenth day of the Hebrew month of Shvat, is an auspicious date for Chabad Hasidm, commemorating the passing of the 6th Rebbe in 1950 and the ascension to leadership of the 7th Rabbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, one year later on January 17, 1951. Share this:TwitterTumblrFacebookLinkedInEmailRedditLike this:Like Loading...