Rebbe, Role of; Rebbe-Chassid Relationship

There is fierce love in it, and unquestioning loyalty. There is passion, devotion, admiration, appreciation, awe, mentorship, care, concern, sacrifice...

What, exactly, is a Rebbe?

A fundamental principle of the Jewish faith is that there are no “intermediaries” between G‑d and His world; our relationship with Him is not facilitated by any third party. So what is the role of a rabbi, a rebbe—indeed, a Moses—in Judaism?

The suicidal boy informed the Rebbe of his plans. The Rebbe listened, and tears began to course down his cheeks...

On whose initiative were the Spies sent? The way the story is told in Numbers 13, it was by Divine command. But when Moses recounts these events 40 years later, he tells the people of Israe it was their idea. The contradiction descibes a watershed in the ...

“Do not judge your fellow until you have reached his place.” But since a person can never really be in his fellow's place, why doesn't the Mishnah simply say, “don't judge your fellow”?

Repression or sublimation? What is the Torah perspective on how to deal with deep-seated feelings of anger, sadness and anxiety?

I don't mean to be rude, but is this type of reverence for a human being appropriate?

Moshe Question: I have been to Chabad several times. When I have gone to my Chabad rabbi's home, I noticed several pictures of the Rebbe decorating the walls. His eyes follow you all over the place... Why the pictures? Answer: A man once posed this very ...

An open and informative class on the relationship between Rebbe and Chassid.