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== Styles in Chabad Discourses ==
Each of our Rebbes had distinctive characteristics in their discourses:

[[The Alter Rebbe]]: Initially gave short "ways," then longer "letters," then "Torahs," and finally "discourses." His style changed after his imprisonment in Petersburg in 1799, with more detailed explanations<ref>"In the beginning, our great Rebbe would deliver extremely brief discourses, which would stir the heart and were very inspiring. These were called 'Drachim' (Paths). Later they were called 'Igrot' (Letters) and they were longer. After that, they evolved to be called 'Torot' (Teachings) and these are the roots of the discourses that appear in Torah Or and Likutei Torah. After that, they became slightly longer and were called 'Ktavim' (Writings), and these contain explanations in broader comprehension according to level." Hayom Yom, 15 Sivan.</ref>.

[[The Mitteler Rebbe]]: Much longer discourses with extensive explanations, reflecting his connection to the spiritual level of [[Sefiras HaBinah|Binah]] (understanding).

[[The Tzemach Tzedek]]: Rich with rabbinic quotes and references, sometimes challenging for those unfamiliar with the sources.

[[The Rebbe Maharash]]: Introduced the "Hemshech" - series of connected discourses on shared themes.

[[The Rebbe Rashab]]: Known as "the Rambam of Chassidic teachings" for his systematic explanations.

[[The Rebbe Rayatz]]: First to publish discourses in [[Yiddish]]<ref>Except the Kuntres  "Pokeach Ivrim" (Opening the Eyes of the Blind), and the discourse "Inyan Tefillah" (The Concept of Prayer) of the Mitteler Rebbe, which were also written in Yiddish.</ref> translation for broader accessibility.

[[The Rebbe]]: Based on previous Rebbes' discourses while adding deep insights and innovations.