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[[File:ליקוטי שיחות רגיל.jpg|thumb]] | [[File:ליקוטי שיחות רגיל.jpg|thumb|"The 'Likkutei Sichos' series, mostly in the Yiddish language."]] | ||
Yiddish is a Jewish-European language containing various dialects that vary according to different Jewish immigrant groups around the world. Our Rebbes spoke and often taught their Torah in Yiddish, and a large portion of the Rebbe's teachings were originally published in this language. | Yiddish is a Jewish-European language containing various dialects that vary according to different Jewish immigrant groups around the world. Our Rebbes spoke and often taught their Torah in Yiddish, and a large portion of the Rebbe's teachings were originally published in this language. | ||
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Regarding the use and teaching of Yiddish in education, the Rebbe wrote that while the main purpose of education is to instill fear and love of God and Torah study, the language of instruction should be determined by what best serves these goals and should be decided by the majority of parents. | Regarding the use and teaching of Yiddish in education, the Rebbe wrote that while the main purpose of education is to instill fear and love of God and Torah study, the language of instruction should be determined by what best serves these goals and should be decided by the majority of parents. | ||
== Yiddish Works and Publications == | ==== Yiddish Works and Publications ==== | ||
The Mitteler Rebbe | The Mitteler Rebbe: | ||
* Kuntres Pokeach Ivrim | * Kuntres Pokeach Ivrim | ||
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Several educators and emissaries heard from the Rebbe that "children should learn in the language they understand best, through which they will understand more and learn more." | Several educators and emissaries heard from the Rebbe that "children should learn in the language they understand best, through which they will understand more and learn more." | ||
== Legacy and Importance == | ==== Legacy and Importance ==== | ||
The use of Yiddish remains significant in Chassidic communities, particularly in educational and religious contexts. Its preservation helps maintain a connection to the rich heritage of Chassidic teachings while serving as a practical medium for transmitting Torah concepts. | The use of Yiddish remains significant in Chassidic communities, particularly in educational and religious contexts. Its preservation helps maintain a connection to the rich heritage of Chassidic teachings while serving as a practical medium for transmitting Torah concepts. | ||