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===Torah Study=== | ===Torah Study=== | ||
In Chassidic philosophy in general, and in Chabad Chassidus in particular, special emphasis is placed on the study of the revealed dimension of Torah — the wisdom of the Holy One, blessed be He. Studying the reasoning behind the laws as they appear in the revealed Torah is a form of unique closeness to G-d, achieved by the fact that the person's thoughts are united with G-d's wisdom, which is — together with G-d Himself — one. At the same time, the writings of Chassidic teachers stress the obligation to study "for its own sake" — for the sake of the Creator, to cleave to G-d, in holiness and with proper reverence, and out of [[humility]] and [[self-nullification]]. | In Chassidic philosophy in general, and in Chabad Chassidus in particular, special emphasis is placed on the study of the revealed dimension of Torah — the wisdom of the Holy One, blessed be He. Studying the reasoning behind the laws as they appear in the revealed Torah is a form of unique closeness to G-d, achieved by the fact that the person's thoughts are united with G-d's wisdom, which is — together with G-d Himself — one. At the same time, the writings of Chassidic teachers stress the obligation to study "for its own sake" — for the sake of the Creator, to cleave to G-d, in holiness and with proper reverence, and out of [[humility]] and [[self-nullification]]. | ||
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===The Rebbe=== | ===The Rebbe=== | ||
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[[File:הרבי מליובאוויטש.jpg|left|thumb|200px|[[The Rebbe]] receiving supporters of the [[shlichus|Shluchim mission]] and the [[institutions affiliated with Chabad Chassidus]] worldwide, in the framework of the [[Keren L'Mifal Machne Yisroel]]]] | [[File:הרבי מליובאוויטש.jpg|left|thumb|200px|[[The Rebbe]] receiving supporters of the [[shlichus|Shluchim mission]] and the [[institutions affiliated with Chabad Chassidus]] worldwide, in the framework of the [[Keren L'Mifal Machne Yisroel]]]] | ||
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On the 3rd of Tammuz 1994, he became concealed from our eyes. Among Chabad Chassidim there is a range of views on how to understand this day; most Chabad Chassidim believe that the situation that arose represents a further stage in the process of the complete revelation of [[Moshiach]] (the Messiah). This view is also based on the words of [[Rashi]] at the end of the Book of Daniel, on the verse concerning Moshiach<ref>Chapter 12, verse 12.</ref> — "Fortunate is he who waits and reaches" — where Rashi writes: "…our Moshiach is destined to be concealed after he is revealed, and will then be revealed again" — that is, Moshiach [[is concealed and revealed again]]. | On the 3rd of Tammuz 1994, he became concealed from our eyes. Among Chabad Chassidim there is a range of views on how to understand this day; most Chabad Chassidim believe that the situation that arose represents a further stage in the process of the complete revelation of [[Moshiach]] (the Messiah). This view is also based on the words of [[Rashi]] at the end of the Book of Daniel, on the verse concerning Moshiach<ref>Chapter 12, verse 12.</ref> — "Fortunate is he who waits and reaches" — where Rashi writes: "…our Moshiach is destined to be concealed after he is revealed, and will then be revealed again" — that is, Moshiach [[is concealed and revealed again]]. | ||
==Characteristics of Chabad Chassidus== | ==Characteristics of Chabad Chassidus== | ||
===The Shluchim and Chabad Houses=== | ===The Shluchim and Chabad Houses=== | ||
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===Chabad Personalities=== | ===Chabad Personalities=== | ||
In every generation of Chabad Chassidus, great Chassidim distinguished in Torah and divine service have occupied a place of honor — their names on the lips of Chassidim in subsequent generations, with stories circulating about them from generation to generation. Teachings spoken with Chassidic insight, and even niggunim composed by gifted [[baal menagen|baalei menagen]] (Chassidic composers), are sung at Chassidic farbrengens and inspire divine service. | In every generation of Chabad Chassidus, great Chassidim distinguished in Torah and divine service have occupied a place of honor — their names on the lips of Chassidim in subsequent generations, with stories circulating about them from generation to generation. Teachings spoken with Chassidic insight, and even niggunim composed by gifted [[baal menagen|baalei menagen]] (Chassidic composers), are sung at Chassidic farbrengens and inspire divine service. | ||