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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Mashpia (14) Nigun, The (170) Rebbe, Role of; Rebbe-Chassid Relationship (82) Concepts in Chassidic Philosophy (810) Maamar (6)