Editing Misnagdim (section)

== Modern Times ==
At the beginning of Chassidut's path, there was reason for concern that reactions following its establishment would lead to a decline in Torah and mitzvot observance, and this dispute was "l'shem shamayim" (for the sake of Heaven). However, after all the years that have passed since then, the impact of Chassidut on the Chassid and those influenced by his behavior is evident, and the Chassidic movement has caused an increase in Torah and mitzvot observance. There is no genuine reason for opposition, and the sparks of dispute that exist today are "shelo l'shem shamayim" (not for the sake of Heaven), and are not related to the ancient dispute between Chassidim and their opponents.

On one occasion, the Rebbe wrote: "Regarding what was written about Misnagdim - there are no such people within Beit Yisrael, for even those who oppose in speech, this is only due to lack of knowledge, and when matters are explained to them as they are, not only do they cease their opposition but they also become friends and supporters and assist, and the matter depends only on the awakener that his words should be with chayus and coming from the heart, then they will have their effect"<ref>Igrot Kodesh Volume 16, page 148</ref>