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The Miracle Is Us

By Manis Friedman

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Friedman, Manis
Rabbi Manis Friedman is a world-renowned author, counselor, lecturer and philosopher; and co-founder of Bais Chana Institute of Jewish Studies in Minnesota. He also served as simultaneous translator for the live televised talks by the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

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Posted: Dec 13, 2007

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Chasidus seems to emphasize relating to Torah and Mitzvos on a personal level, approaching them with intellect and involving the emotions. True, acceptance of the yoke is meant to preceed this, but there seems to be a thrust toward drawing in the animal soul...
Rabbi Friedman makes the point that the approach of trying to get people at their gut through associating good deeds with their symbolism or motivating people through emphasis on reward and punishment is wrong.
I understand why a person's relationship with G-d can't be based solely on these things. Nevertheless, Chasidus does seem to give them some place.
What is it?
Thank you.

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