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Zeir Anpin is the name of the divine countenance formed from the integration of the emotional attributes (middot) in the World of Atzilut. Together with [[Malchus of Atzilus|Malchut of Atzilut]], they are also known as "Kudsha Brich Hu U'Shechintei" (The Holy One Blessed Be He and His Divine Presence). The unity created between them is called "Yichuda Tata'ah" (Lower Unity). Therefore, the commandments we perform are intended to unite Zeir Anpin with Malchut of Atzilut. Many have the custom to recite a "L'shem Yichud" (For the sake of unity) formula before performing commandments, for example: "For the sake of unifying the Holy One Blessed Be He and His Divine Presence."

'''Zeir Anpin''' is the name of the divine countenance formed from the integration of the emotional attributes (middot) in the World of Atzilut. Together with [[Malchus of Atzilus|Malchut of Atzilut]], they are also known as "Kudsha Brich Hu U'Shechintei" (The Holy One Blessed Be He and His Divine Presence). The unity created between them is called "Yichuda Tata'ah" (Lower Unity). Therefore, the commandments we perform are intended to unite Zeir Anpin with Malchut of Atzilut. Many have the custom to recite a "L'shem Yichud" (For the sake of unity) formula before performing commandments, for example: "For the sake of unifying the Holy One Blessed Be He and His Divine Presence."

== Spiritual Elevations and Shabbat ==

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An analogy for the difference between Zeir Anpin and Arich Anpin: It's like comparing a map of a geographical area to the actual area itself. For instance, a real river versus its symbol on a map, or the emotional attributes of a small child compared to those of an adult.

==References==

[[Category:Concepts in Chassidus]]

[[he:זעיר אנפין]]

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-Zeir Anpin is the name of the divine countenance formed from the integration of the emotional attributes (middot) in the World of Atzilut. Together with [[Malchus of Atzilus|Malchut of Atzilut]], they are also known as "Kudsha Brich Hu U'Shechintei" (The Holy One Blessed Be He and His Divine Presence). The unity created between them is called "Yichuda Tata'ah" (Lower Unity). Therefore, the commandments we perform are intended to unite Zeir Anpin with Malchut of Atzilut. Many have the custom to recite a "L'shem Yichud" (For the sake of unity) formula before performing commandments, for example: "For the sake of unifying the Holy One Blessed Be He and His Divine Presence."
+'''Zeir Anpin''' is the name of the divine countenance formed from the integration of the emotional attributes (middot) in the World of Atzilut. Together with [[Malchus of Atzilus|Malchut of Atzilut]], they are also known as "Kudsha Brich Hu U'Shechintei" (The Holy One Blessed Be He and His Divine Presence). The unity created between them is called "Yichuda Tata'ah" (Lower Unity). Therefore, the commandments we perform are intended to unite Zeir Anpin with Malchut of Atzilut. Many have the custom to recite a "L'shem Yichud" (For the sake of unity) formula before performing commandments, for example: "For the sake of unifying the Holy One Blessed Be He and His Divine Presence."
 == Spiritual Elevations and Shabbat ==
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 An analogy for the difference between Zeir Anpin and Arich Anpin: It's like comparing a map of a geographical area to the actual area itself. For instance, a real river versus its symbol on a map, or the emotional attributes of a small child compared to those of an adult.
+==References==
+{{reflist}}
+[[Category:Concepts in Chassidus]]
 [[he:זעיר אנפין]]