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A Chassidic discourse (also known as DACH - Divine Living Words) in Chabad Chassidism refers to teachings about Chassidic philosophy delivered or written by the Rebbe. According to [[Reb Hillel Paritcher|Rabbi Hillel of Paritch]], when a Rebbe delivers a discourse, the Divine Presence speaks through his throat.

A Chassidic discourse (also known as DACH - Divine Living Words) in Chabad Chassidism refers to teachings about Chassidic philosophy delivered or written by the [[Rebbe]]. According to [[Reb Hillel Paritcher|Rabbi Hillel of Paritch]], when a Rebbe delivers a discourse, the Divine Presence speaks through his throat.

Before the Rebbe begins delivering a discourse, Chassidim sing a special preparatory melody called a "preparation niggun." During the discourse, Chassidim stand in their places. There were times when the Rebbe would deliver a discourse without a preparation niggun.

Before the Rebbe begins delivering a discourse, Chassidim sing a special preparatory melody called a [["preparation niggun."]] During the discourse, [[Chassidim]] stand in their places. There were times when the Rebbe would deliver a discourse without a preparation niggun.

== Styles in Chabad Discourses ==

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==== Chazarat Maamar (Repeating a Discourse) ====

In the days of the Mitteler Rebbe, the custom began among Chassidim to repeat Chassidic discourses in the towns scattered along their way from the Rebbe to their place of residence. This custom is called "Chazarat Dach" (repeating Chassidus).

In the days of [[the Mitteler Rebbe]], the custom began among Chassidim to repeat Chassidic discourses in the towns scattered along their way from the Rebbe to their place of residence. This custom is called "Chazarat Dach" (repeating Chassidus).

Even today, reciting a Chassidic discourse by heart or from writings is called "Chazarat Dach," and the custom is maintained mainly during Raava D'Raavin (the most favorable time) every Shabbat, as is the custom of Chassidim, and at special farbrengens (gatherings) such as on birthdays.

== Maamorim the Rebbe ==

הרבי אומר מאמר.jpg

[[File:הרבי אומר מאמר.jpg|thumb|The Rebbe during the delivery of a Chassidic discourse (maamar). Behind the Rebbe, elder Chassidim can be seen standing.]]

The Rebbe during the delivery of a Chassidic discourse (maamar). Behind the Rebbe, elder Chassidim can be seen standing.

The Rebbe customarily holds a handkerchief (wrapping it around his palm and fingers) or some physical object while delivering the maamar. Chassidim would explain that this practice stems from the Rebbe's desire to hold something "physical" while delivering the words of the living G-d.

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== See Also ==

* Niggun Rostov - preparatory niggun for a maamar

* Chozer - a term for talented Chassidim with good memory and understanding, capable of remembering the long Chassidic discourses

* Niggun ShaD - a niggun customarily sung after the repetition of a maamar

* Matan Torah Maamar

[[he:מאמר]]

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-A Chassidic discourse (also known as DACH - Divine Living Words) in Chabad Chassidism refers to teachings about Chassidic philosophy delivered or written by the Rebbe. According to [[Reb Hillel Paritcher|Rabbi Hillel of Paritch]], when a Rebbe delivers a discourse, the Divine Presence speaks through his throat.
+A Chassidic discourse (also known as DACH - Divine Living Words) in Chabad Chassidism refers to teachings about Chassidic philosophy delivered or written by the [[Rebbe]]. According to [[Reb Hillel Paritcher|Rabbi Hillel of Paritch]], when a Rebbe delivers a discourse, the Divine Presence speaks through his throat.
-Before the Rebbe begins delivering a discourse, Chassidim sing a special preparatory melody called a "preparation niggun." During the discourse, Chassidim stand in their places. There were times when the Rebbe would deliver a discourse without a preparation niggun.
+Before the Rebbe begins delivering a discourse, Chassidim sing a special preparatory melody called a [["preparation niggun."]] During the discourse, [[Chassidim]] stand in their places. There were times when the Rebbe would deliver a discourse without a preparation niggun.
 == Styles in Chabad Discourses ==
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 ==== Chazarat Maamar (Repeating a Discourse) ====
-In the days of the Mitteler Rebbe, the custom began among Chassidim to repeat Chassidic discourses in the towns scattered along their way from the Rebbe to their place of residence. This custom is called "Chazarat Dach" (repeating Chassidus).
+In the days of [[the Mitteler Rebbe]], the custom began among Chassidim to repeat Chassidic discourses in the towns scattered along their way from the Rebbe to their place of residence. This custom is called "Chazarat Dach" (repeating Chassidus).
 Even today, reciting a Chassidic discourse by heart or from writings is called "Chazarat Dach," and the custom is maintained mainly during Raava D'Raavin (the most favorable time) every Shabbat, as is the custom of Chassidim, and at special farbrengens (gatherings) such as on birthdays.
 == Maamorim the Rebbe ==
-הרבי אומר מאמר.jpg
+[[File:הרבי אומר מאמר.jpg|thumb|The Rebbe during the delivery of a Chassidic discourse (maamar). Behind the Rebbe, elder Chassidim can be seen standing.]]
-The Rebbe during the delivery of a Chassidic discourse (maamar). Behind the Rebbe, elder Chassidim can be seen standing.
 The Rebbe customarily holds a handkerchief (wrapping it around his palm and fingers) or some physical object while delivering the maamar. Chassidim would explain that this practice stems from the Rebbe's desire to hold something "physical" while delivering the words of the living G-d.
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 == See Also ==
 * Niggun Rostov - preparatory niggun for a maamar
 * Chozer - a term for talented Chassidim with good memory and understanding, capable of remembering the long Chassidic discourses
 * Niggun ShaD - a niggun customarily sung after the repetition of a maamar
 * Matan Torah Maamar
+[[he:מאמר]]