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== Learning Kabbalah Through Learning Chassidus == | == Learning Kabbalah Through Learning Chassidus == | ||
In the revelation of Chassidus, the possibility emerged for every Jew to study the inner part of Torah as in Kabbalah, but without the restrictions that apply to this study. Therefore, in our generation, the obligation to study Pnimiyus HaTorah, and the fulfillment of the Arizal's words that in these generations it's a mitzvah to reveal Kabbalah wisdom, applies to studying Chassidus. In many of his letters, the Rebbe bases the obligation to study Chassidus on this halachic requirement and on these words of the Arizal. | In the revelation of Chassidus, the possibility emerged for every Jew to study the inner part of Torah as in Kabbalah, but without the restrictions that apply to this study. Therefore, in our generation, the obligation to study Pnimiyus HaTorah, and the fulfillment of the Arizal's words that in these generations it's a mitzvah to reveal Kabbalah wisdom, applies to studying Chassidus. In many of his letters, the Rebbe bases the obligation to study Chassidus on this halachic requirement and on these words of the Arizal<ref>See for example Igros Kodesh Volume 3, letter 510. Volume 7, letter 2150. Volume 15, letter 5702. And many others.</ref>. | ||
Two explanations are given for why specifically in recent generations Chassidus was revealed, allowing the study of Pnimiyus HaTorah without the restrictions related to Kabbalah: a) Because of the increased darkness in these generations of the footsteps of Moshiach, there is a necessity for a special power from Torah to overcome the darkness and awaken in divine service. b) Because of the approaching arrival of Moshiach when the whole world will engage in knowledge of Hashem, and there is a need to prepare for this. | Two explanations are given for why specifically in recent generations Chassidus was revealed, allowing the study of Pnimiyus HaTorah without the restrictions related to Kabbalah: a) Because of the increased darkness in these generations of the footsteps of Moshiach, there is a necessity for a special power from Torah to overcome the darkness and awaken in divine service. b) Because of the approaching arrival of Moshiach when the whole world will engage in knowledge of Hashem, and there is a need to prepare for this. | ||