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== Philosophy ==

~~{{Main|~~Chabad philosophy}}

[[Chabad philosophy]] focuses on religious and spiritual concepts such as God, the soul, and the meaning of the Jewish commandments. Classical Judaic writings and Jewish mysticism, especially the [[Zohar]] and the [[Kabbalah]] of Rabbi [[Isaac Luria]], are frequently cited in Chabad works. These texts are used both as sources of Chabad teachings and as material requiring interpretation by Chabad authors. Many of these teachings discuss what is commonly referred to as bringing "heaven down to earth", i.e. making the Earth a dwelling place for God. Chabad philosophy is rooted in the teachings of Rabbis [[Yisroel ben Eliezer]], (the Baal Shem Tov, founder of Hasidism) and [[Magid of Mezritch|Dovber ben Avraham]], the "Maggid of Mezritch" (Rabbi Yisroel's successor).{{Citation needed|date=April 2015}}

~~Chabad Hasidic philosophy~~ focuses on religious and spiritual concepts such as God, the soul, and the meaning of the Jewish commandments. Classical Judaic writings and Jewish mysticism, especially the [[Zohar]] and the [[Kabbalah]] of Rabbi [[Isaac Luria]], are frequently cited in Chabad works. These texts are used both as sources of Chabad teachings and as material requiring interpretation by Chabad authors. Many of these teachings discuss what is commonly referred to as bringing "heaven down to earth", i.e. making the Earth a dwelling place for God. Chabad philosophy is rooted in the teachings of Rabbis [[Yisroel ben Eliezer]], (the Baal Shem Tov, founder of Hasidism) and [[Magid of Mezritch|Dovber ben Avraham]], the "Maggid of Mezritch" (Rabbi Yisroel's successor).{{Citation needed|date=April 2015}}

[[Shneur Zalman of Liadi|Rabbi Shneur Zalman]]'s teachings, particularly in the {{transliteration|he|[[Tanya (Judaism)|Tanya]]}}, formed the basis of Chabad philosophy, as expanded by succeeding generations. Many Chabad activities today are understood as applications of Shneur Zalman's teachings.{{Citation needed|date=April 2015}}

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 == Philosophy ==
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+[[Chabad philosophy]] focuses on religious and spiritual concepts such as God, the soul, and the meaning of the Jewish commandments. Classical Judaic writings and Jewish mysticism, especially the [[Zohar]] and the [[Kabbalah]] of Rabbi [[Isaac Luria]], are frequently cited in Chabad works. These texts are used both as sources of Chabad teachings and as material requiring interpretation by Chabad authors. Many of these teachings discuss what is commonly referred to as bringing "heaven down to earth", i.e. making the Earth a dwelling place for God. Chabad philosophy is rooted in the teachings of Rabbis [[Yisroel ben Eliezer]], (the Baal Shem Tov, founder of Hasidism) and [[Magid of Mezritch|Dovber ben Avraham]], the "Maggid of Mezritch" (Rabbi Yisroel's successor).{{Citation needed|date=April 2015}}
-Chabad Hasidic philosophy focuses on religious and spiritual concepts such as God, the soul, and the meaning of the Jewish commandments. Classical Judaic writings and Jewish mysticism, especially the [[Zohar]] and the [[Kabbalah]] of Rabbi [[Isaac Luria]], are frequently cited in Chabad works. These texts are used both as sources of Chabad teachings and as material requiring interpretation by Chabad authors. Many of these teachings discuss what is commonly referred to as bringing "heaven down to earth", i.e. making the Earth a dwelling place for God. Chabad philosophy is rooted in the teachings of Rabbis [[Yisroel ben Eliezer]], (the Baal Shem Tov, founder of Hasidism) and [[Magid of Mezritch|Dovber ben Avraham]], the "Maggid of Mezritch" (Rabbi Yisroel's successor).{{Citation needed|date=April 2015}}
 [[Shneur Zalman of Liadi|Rabbi Shneur Zalman]]'s teachings, particularly in the {{transliteration|he|[[Tanya (Judaism)|Tanya]]}}, formed the basis of Chabad philosophy, as expanded by succeeding generations. Many Chabad activities today are understood as applications of Shneur Zalman's teachings.{{Citation needed|date=April 2015}}