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Galus is a term for the condition of someone who was forced to leave their natural and regular place. Usually this term is used to describe the situation of the Jewish people during times when they are not dwelling in their land - the Land of Israel, and are subjected to the rule of other nations; as well as when the Holy Temple is not built. Among all exiles, the current and final exile is especially severe, having lasted longer than all other exiles.

Galus is a term for the condition of someone who was forced to leave their natural and regular place. Usually this term is used to describe the situation of the Jewish people during times when they are not dwelling in their land - [[Eretz Yisroel|the Land of Israel]], and are subjected to the rule of other nations; as well as when the Holy Temple is not built. Among all exiles, the current and final exile is especially severe, having lasted longer than all other exiles.

Chassidic teachings emphasize the inner and primary meaning of galut - the spiritual exile, the exile of the Shechinah - when G-dly light is not revealed but is in concealment. Accordingly, the service of the Jewish people in exile is explained as a higher mission to refine the sparks and to reveal the G-dly light again with greater intensity. When this work is completed, the time of the true and complete Redemption arrives - then G-d's light will be revealed in the world in its completeness.

[[Toras HaChassidus|Chassidic teachings]] emphasize the inner and primary meaning of galut - the spiritual exile, the exile of the Shechinah - when G-dly light is not revealed but is in concealment. Accordingly, the service of the Jewish people in exile is explained as a higher mission to refine the sparks and to reveal the G-dly light again with greater intensity. When this work is completed, the time of the true and complete Redemption arrives - then G-d's light will be revealed in the world in its completeness.

In his talks, the Rebbe explains many times, from different perspectives, how absurd the state of exile is and how necessary its immediate end is through the true and complete Redemption.

In his talks, [[the Rebbe]] explains many times, from different perspectives, how absurd the state of exile is and how necessary its immediate end is through the true and complete Redemption.

== The Spiritual Dimension of Exile ==

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-Galus is a term for the condition of someone who was forced to leave their natural and regular place. Usually this term is used to describe the situation of the Jewish people during times when they are not dwelling in their land - the Land of Israel, and are subjected to the rule of other nations; as well as when the Holy Temple is not built. Among all exiles, the current and final exile is especially severe, having lasted longer than all other exiles.
+Galus is a term for the condition of someone who was forced to leave their natural and regular place. Usually this term is used to describe the situation of the Jewish people during times when they are not dwelling in their land - [[Eretz Yisroel|the Land of Israel]], and are subjected to the rule of other nations; as well as when the Holy Temple is not built. Among all exiles, the current and final exile is especially severe, having lasted longer than all other exiles.
-Chassidic teachings emphasize the inner and primary meaning of galut - the spiritual exile, the exile of the Shechinah - when G-dly light is not revealed but is in concealment. Accordingly, the service of the Jewish people in exile is explained as a higher mission to refine the sparks and to reveal the G-dly light again with greater intensity. When this work is completed, the time of the true and complete Redemption arrives - then G-d's light will be revealed in the world in its completeness.
+[[Toras HaChassidus|Chassidic teachings]] emphasize the inner and primary meaning of galut - the spiritual exile, the exile of the Shechinah - when G-dly light is not revealed but is in concealment. Accordingly, the service of the Jewish people in exile is explained as a higher mission to refine the sparks and to reveal the G-dly light again with greater intensity. When this work is completed, the time of the true and complete Redemption arrives - then G-d's light will be revealed in the world in its completeness.
-In his talks, the Rebbe explains many times, from different perspectives, how absurd the state of exile is and how necessary its immediate end is through the true and complete Redemption.
+In his talks, [[the Rebbe]] explains many times, from different perspectives, how absurd the state of exile is and how necessary its immediate end is through the true and complete Redemption.
 == The Spiritual Dimension of Exile ==