Chassidism

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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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Farbrengen, The (16)

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Nigun, The (170)

Rebbe, Role of; Rebbe-Chassid Relationship (82)

Concepts in Chassidic Philosophy (810)

Maamar (6)

Chassidic Movement Founded 1734 Event

After many years as a member of the society of "hidden tzaddikim", living under the guise of an ignorant clay-digger, Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov was instructed by his masters to reveal himself and begin to publicly disseminate his teachings. This he did ...

Jewish Practice » Jewish Calendar » Elul » Elul - 18 » Jewish History

Tomchei Temimim Founded 1897 Event

The Yeshivah "Tomchei Temimim Lubavitch", the first to integrate the "revealed" part of Torah (Talmud and Halachah) with the esoteric teachings of Chassidism in a formal study program, was on this date founded by the fifth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Sholom ...

Jewish Practice » Jewish Calendar » Elul » Elul - 15 » Jewish History

Passing of R. Zusha of Anipoli 1800 Event

Shevat 2 is the yahrtzeit (anniversary of the passing) of Chassidic Master Rabbi Meshulam Zusha of Anipoli (1718?-1800), a disciple of the 2nd leader of the Chassidic movement, Rabbi DovBer of Mezeritch. Despite Rabbi Zusha's erudition and great piety, ...

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