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'''Mashpia''' (משפיע, "influencer" or "mentor") is a Hasid – usually from an older age group – who serves as a spiritual figure for other Hasidim, to whom he serves as a model of inspiration through his ways and Hasidic spirit. The Hasidic Mashpia preserves in his personality and conduct the authentic Hasidic ethos from previous generations. At the same time, during Hasidic [[farbrengen]]<nowiki/>s (gatherings), the Mashpia "influences" his protégés with words of Hasidut. The Mashpia typically also delivers classes in Hasidic thought. | '''Mashpia''' (משפיע, "influencer" or "mentor") is a Hasid – usually from an older age group – who serves as a spiritual figure for other Hasidim, to whom he serves as a model of inspiration through his ways and Hasidic spirit. The Hasidic Mashpia preserves in his personality and conduct the authentic Hasidic ethos from previous generations. At the same time, during Hasidic [[farbrengen]]<nowiki/>s (gatherings), the Mashpia "influences" his protégés with words of Hasidut. The Mashpia typically also delivers classes in Hasidic thought. | ||
The title "Mashpia" usually refers to a rabbi in Tomchei Tmimim yeshiva who is responsible for teaching philosophy and faith in Chabad Hasidism, though this is not always the case. The Rebbe instructed followers to appoint a personal Mashpia – based on the dictum of our sages "Make for yourself a Rav"<ref>''[[ | The title "Mashpia" usually refers to a rabbi in Tomchei Tmimim yeshiva who is responsible for teaching philosophy and faith in Chabad Hasidism, though this is not always the case. The Rebbe instructed followers to appoint a personal Mashpia – based on the dictum of our sages "Make for yourself a Rav"<ref>'' [[Avot|Avos]]''</ref> – who can guide and lead them in their daily life and also help them at crucial decision-making junctures. The Mashpia serves as a resource for Hasidim to turn to for guidance and answers on various topics – both in matters of "service of the heart," — prayer, and in practical questions where the Hasid struggles to decide alone and therefore turns to the Mashpia for assistance. By virtue of the Mashpia's deep familiarity with the mentee and by virtue of being objective and free from personal biases and interests, the Mashpia succeeds in seeing the complete picture, with all its aspects, and is therefore in a position that enables him to offer good counsel appropriate for the inquirer. | ||
The Mashpia is the dominant figure in almost every Hasidic farbrengen, and typically serves as the main speaker – if not the only one. However, his talk is not a frontal lecture where the audience remains passive; rather, there is mutual enrichment through group dynamics, in an informal and friendly atmosphere, involving both solemn Chabad [[Niggun|niggunim]] (melodies) alongside joyful tunes. The Mashpia guides the participants of the farbrengen, encourages and urges them to internalize and adopt the Hasidic message and the lesson contained within it regarding their inner divine service, as well as strengthening their connection to our Rebbes and especially to the leader of the generation. | The Mashpia is the dominant figure in almost every Hasidic farbrengen, and typically serves as the main speaker – if not the only one. However, his talk is not a frontal lecture where the audience remains passive; rather, there is mutual enrichment through group dynamics, in an informal and friendly atmosphere, involving both solemn Chabad [[Niggun|niggunim]] (melodies) alongside joyful tunes. The Mashpia guides the participants of the farbrengen, encourages and urges them to internalize and adopt the Hasidic message and the lesson contained within it regarding their inner divine service, as well as strengthening their connection to our Rebbes and especially to the leader of the generation. | ||
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
* [http://hebrewbooks.org/pdfpager.aspx?req=40501&st=&pgnum=24 Rules for a Mashpia] by the [[Tzemach Tzedek]], Kovetz [[Yagdil Torah]] collection, Nissan 1983, page 216 | * [http://hebrewbooks.org/pdfpager.aspx?req=40501&st=&pgnum=24 Rules for a Mashpia] by the [[Tzemach Tzedek]], Kovetz [[Yagdil Torah]] collection, Nissan 1983, page 216 | ||
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/11cEQ9qCRhUKhVO_a2umWKYbKxh7g4AfH/view?usp=drivesdk Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Ofen clarifies the Rebbe's innovation in the instruction "Make for yourself a Rav"], [[Beis Moshiach]] issue 420, pp. 24-30 | * [https://drive.google.com/file/d/11cEQ9qCRhUKhVO_a2umWKYbKxh7g4AfH/view?usp=drivesdk Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Ofen clarifies the Rebbe's innovation in the instruction "Make for yourself a Rav"], [[Beis Moshiach]] issue 420, pp. 24-30 | ||
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