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Chassidus places Hashem at the center and reveals that every Jew has the power to reach elevated spiritual levels specifically in this physical world through faith, [[Emunah|trust in Hashem]], joy, and recognition of [[Hashgacha Pratis - Divine Providence|Divine Providence]]. | Chassidus places Hashem at the center and reveals that every Jew has the power to reach elevated spiritual levels specifically in this physical world through faith, [[Emunah|trust in Hashem]], joy, and recognition of [[Hashgacha Pratis - Divine Providence|Divine Providence]]. | ||
In its early days, Chassidus faced strong opposition and persecution from the Misnagdim (opponents), due to their concerns that Chassidic teachings deviated from authentic Judaism. Over the years, this opposition decreased and has now almost completely disappeared. | In its early days, Chassidus faced strong opposition and persecution from the [[Misnagdim]] (opponents), due to their concerns that Chassidic teachings deviated from authentic Judaism. Over the years, this opposition decreased and has now almost completely disappeared. | ||
Chabad Chassidus is the main continuation of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov and [[The | Chabad Chassidus is the main continuation of the teachings of [[the Baal Shem Tov]] and [[The Maggid of Mezritch|the Maggid of Mezeritch]] among Chassidic courts, in terms of the scope of literature and its many deep explanations of Chassidus. The Chabad Rebbeim explained the ideas of Chassidic teachings and built an organized system through which a person can cleave to Hashem. Additionally, its founder wrote the 'Written Torah' of Chabad Chassidus (since the Baal Shem Tov and the Maggid of Mezeritch did not write books) - the Tanya. | ||
== Chabad philosophy == | == Chabad philosophy == | ||