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A Chassidic discourse (also known as DACH - Divine Living Words) in Chabad Chassidism refers to teachings about Chassidic philosophy delivered or written by the Rebbe. According to Rabbi Hillel of Paritch, when a Rebbe delivers a discourse, the Divine Presence speaks through his throat. | |||
A Chassidic discourse (also known as | |||
Before the Rebbe begins delivering a discourse, Chassidim sing a special preparatory melody called a "preparation niggun." During the discourse, Chassidim stand in their places. There were times when the Rebbe would deliver a discourse without a preparation niggun. | Before the Rebbe begins delivering a discourse, Chassidim sing a special preparatory melody called a "preparation niggun." During the discourse, Chassidim stand in their places. There were times when the Rebbe would deliver a discourse without a preparation niggun. | ||
= Styles in Chabad Discourses = | == Styles in Chabad Discourses == | ||
Each of our Rebbes had distinctive characteristics in their discourses: | Each of our Rebbes had distinctive characteristics in their discourses: | ||
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The Rebbe: Based on previous Rebbes' discourses while adding deep insights and innovations. | The Rebbe: Based on previous Rebbes' discourses while adding deep insights and innovations. | ||
= Types of Discourses = | == Types of Discourses == | ||
== Intellectual and Practical Discourses == | == Intellectual and Practical Discourses == | ||
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Each Rebbe had specific discourses they would repeat periodically to purify the world's atmosphere. | Each Rebbe had specific discourses they would repeat periodically to purify the world's atmosphere. | ||
= The Rebbe's Discourses = | == The Rebbe's Discourses == | ||
The Rebbe would hold a handkerchief or physical object while delivering discourses. There were two types: traditional singing style and conversation style. Most were in conversation style. | The Rebbe would hold a handkerchief or physical object while delivering discourses. There were two types: traditional singing style and conversation style. Most were in conversation style. | ||
The last traditional-style discourse was delivered on Shavuot Eve 5749 (1989), and the last conversation-style discourse was on Shabbat Chayei Sarah 5752 (1991). | The last traditional-style discourse was delivered on Shavuot Eve 5749 (1989), and the last conversation-style discourse was on Shabbat Chayei Sarah 5752 (1991). | ||
= Public Review of Discourses = | == Public Review of Discourses == | ||
It's customary in Chabad communities to publicly review the Rebbes' discourses, especially during Seudah Shlishit on Shabbat afternoon. Many communities maintain a rotation system for members to present these reviews. | It's customary in Chabad communities to publicly review the Rebbes' discourses, especially during Seudah Shlishit on Shabbat afternoon. Many communities maintain a rotation system for members to present these reviews. | ||
The tradition emphasizes both accuracy in conveying the Rebbe's words and making them understandable to listeners. | The tradition emphasizes both accuracy in conveying the Rebbe's words and making them understandable to listeners. | ||