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Knowledge Base » Torah, The » Kabbalah & Chassidism; Mysticism » Chassidism
Chassidism: (a) The movement within Judaism founded by Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov (1698-1760), stressing service of G-d through the mystical in addition to the legalistic dimension of Judaism, the power of joy, love of G-d and one's fellow, emotional involvement in prayer, finding G-dliness in every aspect of one's existence, and the elevation of the material universe; (b) the teachings and philosophy of this movement; see also Chabad |
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Chassidism
Historical and biographical studies
Discover the famous – and some of the not-so-famous – chassidic personalities of the past three centuries. Learn how chassidism, and Chabad chassidism in particular, developed and became a monumental force in world Jewry.
Library » Jewish History » Chassidism
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A Positive Conversation
in which the means are an end in themselves
The Rebbe » Wisdom » Letters » A Positive Conversation
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Twenty-Eight Teachings from Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi
(free translation)
This is what man is all about; this is the purpose of his creation and of the creation of all the worlds, sublime and lowly -- to make for G-d a dwelling in the physical world ... A little bit of light dispels a lot of darkness ...
Library » Jewish History » Chassidism » Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi » Twenty-Eight Teachings from Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi
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Thirty-Six Aphorisms of the Baal Shem Tov
Everything is by Divine Providence. If a leaf is turned over by a breeze, it is only because this has been specifically ordained by G-d to serve a particular function within the purpose of creation.
Library » Jewish History » Chassidism » The Baal Shem Tov » Thirty-Six Aphorisms of the Baal Shem Tov
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Birthday: a Chai Elul Anthology
"Chai Elul" - the 18th day of the month of Elul - is the birthday, in 1648, of the founder of Chassidism, Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov. It is also the day on which his " spiritual grandson," the founder of Chabad, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, was born, ...
Library » Jewish History » Chassidism » Special Days on the Chassidic Calendar » Birthday: a Chai Elul Anthology
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Eyes That See
By Yaakov Brawer
He screeched to a stop and turned to look back. He saw the edge of the cliff far behind him, and began to realize that he was in major trouble. He slowly looked down and only then, when it was clear to him that he was standing on thin air, did he fall...
Spirituality » Short Insights » Other Authors » Eyes That See
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A Man I Met in Shul
By Yaakov Brawer
He had his tallit over his shoulder and was obviously preparing for prayer. I gave him little thought until three and a half hours later when I got ready to leave for home. He was standing in the same place with his tallit still over his shoulder...
Society & Living » Voices » G-d and Us » A Man I Met in Shul
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The Baal Shem Tov's Sixteenth Birthday
From the writings & talks of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch
When the man saw me he asked: "What is a small child doing all alone in the forest? Are you not afraid to be in the forest all by yourself?"
Library » Jewish History » Chassidism » The Baal Shem Tov » The Baal Shem Tov's Sixteenth Birthday
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The High Road
By Meir Michel Abehsera
When the holy was finally allowed to penetrate to the depths where it belongs, heaven was made a neighborhood
Spirituality » Short Insights » Other Authors » The High Road
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The Truth About the Baal Shem Tov
By Tzvi Freeman
There are many myths and legends about the Baal Shem Tov. Even the most fantastic ones, they say, are true. But there's one, very popular, myth that's not true: the Modern Jewish Legend of the Baal Shem Tov...
Library » Jewish History » Chassidism » The Baal Shem Tov » The Truth About the Baal Shem Tov
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