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He was known for his saying "L'chatchila Ariber" - teaching that rather than going under or around an obstacle, one should go over it from the outset. His leadership combined profound spiritual guidance through Chassidic teachings with practical action for the Jewish people's benefit, setting a model for future generations of Chabad leadership. | He was known for his saying "L'chatchila Ariber" - teaching that rather than going under or around an obstacle, one should go over it from the outset. His leadership combined profound spiritual guidance through Chassidic teachings with practical action for the Jewish people's benefit, setting a model for future generations of Chabad leadership. | ||
= Lchatchila Ariber = | == Lchatchila Ariber == | ||
For further reading – see '''Lchatchila Ariber''' | For further reading – see '''Lchatchila Ariber''' | ||
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The concept of "Lchatchila Ariber" also relates to the manner of avodas hateshuva (service of repentance). In the past, teshuva was done through merirus (bitterness) and then one would reach simcha (joy). The difference between merirus and atzvus (depression) is: merirus is contemplation of G-d's greatness and pain over distance from G-dliness. Merirus is a movement of vitality that comes from bitul (self-nullification). In contrast, atzvus is contemplation of one's low level in relation to what one would like to be. Atzvus comes from yeshus (ego) and self. Therefore, atzvus can lead to despair. In Chassidus, atzvus is considered a biblical transgression. Since it is difficult to distinguish between atzvus and merirus, and atzvus is very dangerous, the Rebbe says that in our generation every moment is precious, we need to bring the redemption, and "we don't have the strength for the service of merirus" - we must remain only in the line of simcha, and even if we fall spiritually, we should not fall into atzvus but continue forward with joy over the privilege of rectifying and the privilege of fulfilling mitzvos that connect us to Hashem. | The concept of "Lchatchila Ariber" also relates to the manner of avodas hateshuva (service of repentance). In the past, teshuva was done through merirus (bitterness) and then one would reach simcha (joy). The difference between merirus and atzvus (depression) is: merirus is contemplation of G-d's greatness and pain over distance from G-dliness. Merirus is a movement of vitality that comes from bitul (self-nullification). In contrast, atzvus is contemplation of one's low level in relation to what one would like to be. Atzvus comes from yeshus (ego) and self. Therefore, atzvus can lead to despair. In Chassidus, atzvus is considered a biblical transgression. Since it is difficult to distinguish between atzvus and merirus, and atzvus is very dangerous, the Rebbe says that in our generation every moment is precious, we need to bring the redemption, and "we don't have the strength for the service of merirus" - we must remain only in the line of simcha, and even if we fall spiritually, we should not fall into atzvus but continue forward with joy over the privilege of rectifying and the privilege of fulfilling mitzvos that connect us to Hashem. | ||
= His Passing = | == His Passing == | ||
The resting place of the Rebbe Maharash | The resting place of the Rebbe Maharash | ||
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During the Holocaust, the ohel was destroyed and the tombstones were toppled. Years later, Rabbi Abba David Gurevitch restored the tombstones and built a fence around them. Rabbi David Nachshon built a new ohel. | During the Holocaust, the ohel was destroyed and the tombstones were toppled. Years later, Rabbi Abba David Gurevitch restored the tombstones and built a fence around them. Rabbi David Nachshon built a new ohel. | ||
= His Facial Features and Portrait = | == His Facial Features and Portrait == | ||
A presumed portrait of the Rebbe Maharash, according to the tradition of the Ginzburg family, descendants of the Rebbe Maharash. | A presumed portrait of the Rebbe Maharash, according to the tradition of the Ginzburg family, descendants of the Rebbe Maharash. | ||