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The elder Chassidim of Lubavitch are known as "Ziknei HaChassidim" or "Ziknei Anash." They serve as role models for younger Chassidim in implementing Chassidic ways and teachings, and actively foster unity, love, and brotherhood among Chassidim. | The elder Chassidim of Lubavitch are known as "Ziknei HaChassidim" or "Ziknei Anash." They serve as role models for younger Chassidim in implementing Chassidic ways and teachings, and actively foster unity, love, and brotherhood among Chassidim. | ||
= The Greatness of Elder Chassidim = | == The Greatness of Elder Chassidim == | ||
The elder Chassidim were veteran Chassidim who would repeat the words and customs of our Rebbeim. They are called the "pillars" of Chassidus. | The elder Chassidim were veteran Chassidim who would repeat the words and customs of our Rebbeim. They are called the "pillars" of Chassidus. | ||
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One elder Chassid once remarked about two brothers: "They love each other like Chassidim love one another." | One elder Chassid once remarked about two brothers: "They love each other like Chassidim love one another." | ||
= Our Rebbeim's Relationship with Elder Chassidim = | == Our Rebbeim's Relationship with Elder Chassidim == | ||
The Rebbe Rashab said: "One must learn to receive from elder Chassidim. Once, two great Chassidim stayed in Lubavitch, and for nine months I was occupied with matters discussed then." | The Rebbe Rashab said: "One must learn to receive from elder Chassidim. Once, two great Chassidim stayed in Lubavitch, and for nine months I was occupied with matters discussed then." | ||
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He further states that a Chassid's essence is joy and love of others. Thus he writes: "Among Chassidim there was never a lack of joy and friendship. These two things are Chassidic traits, and they always exist in their essence and reality, except that sometimes they are concealed and need to be revealed." | He further states that a Chassid's essence is joy and love of others. Thus he writes: "Among Chassidim there was never a lack of joy and friendship. These two things are Chassidic traits, and they always exist in their essence and reality, except that sometimes they are concealed and need to be revealed." | ||
= In Chabad Literature = | == In Chabad Literature == | ||
Many books and pamphlets were written inspired by elder Chassidim: | Many books and pamphlets were written inspired by elder Chassidim: | ||