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A user with 3,198 edits. Account created on 4 December 2024.
1 April 2025
- 16:0416:04, 1 April 2025 diff hist +6 Writing a Torah Scroll No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
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- 16:0316:03, 1 April 2025 diff hist +8,497 N Writing a Torah Scroll Created page with "thumb Writing a Torah scroll is a positive commandment from the Torah and is the last of the 613 commandments. This commandment obligates every Jew to write a Torah scroll. == Source of the Commandment == The commandment is derived from the verse: "And now, write for yourselves this song and teach it to the Children of Israel". Although there is a dispute among halachic authorities regarding the details of this commandment in our times..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 16:0116:01, 1 April 2025 diff hist −3 The Chassidic Attire No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
- 16:0016:00, 1 April 2025 diff hist +293 The Chassidic Attire No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
- 15:5515:55, 1 April 2025 diff hist +21,477 N The Chassidic Attire Created page with "thumb '''The Chassidic attire''' customary among Chabad chassidim differs from that of Polish chassidim and is more similar to what is customary in Lithuanian communities. It consists of a short suit on weekdays, and a long one on Shabbos for married men, a "kneitch" hat, and for married men also a gartel. Over the years, less emphasis has been placed in Chabad chassidus on maintaining a fixed style of dress, while the main investment w..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 15:4415:44, 1 April 2025 diff hist +6,110 N Lashon Nekiah - Clean Language Created page with "'''Lashon Nekiah - Clean Language''' is speech using alternative terminology for concepts that the speaker does not wish to mention directly. The source of the term "clean language" is in the Babylonian Talmud. In Tractate Pesachim (page 3, side a) a Braita is brought: "It was taught in the school of Rabbi Yishmael: A person should always speak in clean language." == Its Origin == The use of "clean language" is a halachic obligation. In Chazal, many warnings appear not..." Tag: Visual edit
- 15:4115:41, 1 April 2025 diff hist +3,769 N Magen David Created page with "'''Magen David''' is an ancient Jewish symbol that has been identified for hundreds of years with Jewish tradition. It has been incorporated in embroidery on Torah arks, in decorations on tombstones in cemeteries, at entrances to synagogues, and in additional Jewish elements. The symbol is called 'Magen David' (Shield of David) because according to common assumption, this shape was engraved on the shields carried by warriors in King David's army. == History of the Symbo..." Tag: Visual edit
- 15:3915:39, 1 April 2025 diff hist +11,715 N Midrash Created page with "'''Midrash''' refers to a method of interpreting biblical verses. In Jewish tradition, biblical interpretation is divided into four main approaches: pshat (the primary meaning of the text), remez (interpretation), drash (expanded interpretation), and sod (mysticism). The Midrash, as its name suggests, primarily deals with drash, and somewhat with remez. To derive conclusions from verses, various interpretative techniques are used. These techniques are called "midot sheh..." Tag: Visual edit
- 15:3715:37, 1 April 2025 diff hist +2,335 N Museum Created page with "A museum is a venue where collections in a specific field or several fields are concentrated: works of art, art objects, antiquities, science, and so forth. == In the Teachings of Our Rebbes == ==== Visit of the Rebbe Rashab ==== The Rebbe Rashab visited the Louvre Museum in Paris, and he wrote a letter in which he expressed his admiration for the works of art while demonstrating knowledge of the painters' names and interpretation of the works. The Rebbe Rashab was imp..." Tag: Visual edit
- 15:3515:35, 1 April 2025 diff hist +3,452 N Milsa D'Bedichusa Created page with "'''Milsa D'Bedichusa''' is a term used by our Sages to describe a statement that brings joy and expands the mind. It belongs to kelipat nogah (neutral shell) which rises to holiness when used for divine service. == Definition of the Concept == Unlike the Hebrew word "joke" which sometimes refers to simple mockery, "milsa d'bedichusa" refers to things that bring joy, not to frivolity or levity which come from kelipah (impure shell). Moreover, this frivolity is the essent..." Tag: Visual edit
- 15:3415:34, 1 April 2025 diff hist +10,065 N Minhag (Custom) Created page with "Minhag is a general term for practices that have spread and been accepted among Jewish communities, despite not having a halachic obligation from the Torah or the Rabbis. Some minhagim have very ancient sources dating back to the time of the Mishna and Gemara, while others continue to develop in each generation. As a result of the Jewish diaspora, there are many minhagim that vary from community to community, and the Torah guidance is that each person should follow the..." Tag: Visual edit
- 15:3215:32, 1 April 2025 diff hist 0 m Minyan Raphaelwilmowsky moved page MInyan to Minyan without leaving a redirect
- 15:3115:31, 1 April 2025 diff hist +9,476 N Minyan Created page with "A '''minyan''' is a group of at least ten Jewish males above the age of thirteen, gathered together. When a minyan assembles, the Divine Presence (Shechinah) rests upon the participants with greater intensity, enabling them to pray as a community, read from the Torah, and fulfill mitzvos that require a minyan. There is great importance in prayer, Torah study, and fulfilling mitzvos in a communal setting. Additionally, there is a special virtue in studying matters of geu..." Tag: Visual edit
- 15:2915:29, 1 April 2025 diff hist +4,016 N Seder (Order) Created page with "Seder (order) is a fundamental concept in divine service, where a person needs to be organized in their daily schedule, and establish regular study sessions at fixed times, as our Sages said "Have you set fixed times for Torah study." == Study Schedules == '''Extended article - Keeping the Sedarim (Schedules)''' In Kuntres Etz HaChaim, the study schedule for nigleh (revealed Torah) and Chassidus in Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim is outlined, and it's explained that keeping to..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 15:2715:27, 1 April 2025 diff hist +3,427 N The Siddur Created page with "'''The Siddur''' is a book that contains the prayers recited by Jews on weekdays, Shabbat, and the main prayers for holidays. In certain editions, Torah readings for Mondays and Thursdays of the week are also included. == History == The first known Siddur is attributed to Rav Natronai Gaon, who sent it to the Alisano community in Spain. This was followed by the Siddur of Rav Amram Gaon of Sura, written for the Barcelona community in Spain. Copies were sent to Jewish com..." Tag: Visual edit
- 15:2615:26, 1 April 2025 diff hist +2,559 N Aveirah Created page with "When a person does not fulfill one of the 613 (Taryag) mitzvos that Hashem commanded in the Torah (both mitzvos that require a person to perform some action and mitzvos that forbid a person from performing some action), he transgresses the will of Hashem, and the act he performed is called an aveirah (transgression). == The Aveirah == Chazal said, "A person does not commit an aveirah unless a spirit of folly enters him." It is explained in Chassidus that since every Je..." Tag: Visual edit
- 15:2415:24, 1 April 2025 diff hist +3,577 N Blind Person (Iver) Created page with "A '''blind person (Iver)''' is someone whose sense of sight is impaired, and as a result cannot see. There are many types and causes of blindness; the problem can be in the eye, the nerves, or the brain. == Names for the Blind == The blind person in the language of the Sages is called "Suma" or "Sagi Nahor." The Rebbe asks why a blind person is called "Sagi Nahor," which means "abundance of light," when seemingly this mocks the blind person who has no abundance of ligh..." Tag: Visual edit
- 15:2215:22, 1 April 2025 diff hist +6,548 N Jewish Shtetl (Town) Created page with "'''Jewish Shtetl (Town)''' was the typical form of residence for Jews in Russia and Eastern European countries (which were mainly under Polish government). For hundreds of years, Jews used to live in cohesive towns and maintain an authentic Jewish way of life there. The Jewish towns were a symbol of rooted, authentic Jewish life and the proper way to manage a Jewish community. == Distribution == There were two main reasons for the existence of Jewish towns. One was the..." Tag: Visual edit
- 15:1915:19, 1 April 2025 diff hist +3,403 N The Ten Martyrs Created page with "The Ten Martyrs were ten Tannaim (Mishnaic sages) who were killed for the sanctification of G-d's name by the government. It is traditionally accepted that the reason for this was because they were equivalent in their generation to the ten tribes who sold Joseph the Righteous, and therefore they were killed. Among these Tannaim were Rabbi Yishmael the High Priest, Rabbi Akiva ben Yosef, Rabban Shimon ben Gamliel, Rabbi Chanina ben Teradion, Rabbi Elazar ben Shamua, Rabbi..." Tag: Visual edit
- 15:1815:18, 1 April 2025 diff hist +8,435 N Pikuach Nefesh Created page with "Pikuach Nefesh is a halachic category describing a situation where a Jew is in danger of death. == Overrides the Entire Torah == <blockquote>"One of the Alter Rebbe's sayings: We have no conception of how precious a Jewish body is in the eyes of Hashem." – Translated from Hayom Yom, 29 Elul.</blockquote>The Gemara states that nothing stands in the way of Pikuach Nefesh except for idolatry, forbidden relations, and murder, but the rest of the Torah's mitzvos are set as..." Tag: Visual edit
- 15:1515:15, 1 April 2025 diff hist +5,670 N Pilpul Created page with "'''Pilpul''' is a method in Torah study where one reaches Halachic investigation through deep analysis and examination of the subject being studied from all angles. == Its Purpose == This section is incomplete. Please contribute to ChabadPedia and complete it. There may be more details on the discussion page. Pilpul is a method in Torah study where through deep learning, questions arise about what is being studied, leading to a deeper understanding of the text. Sometim..." Tag: Visual edit
- 06:4206:42, 1 April 2025 diff hist +46 Fish No edit summary Tags: Visual edit Mobile edit Mobile web edit
31 March 2025
- 20:2920:29, 31 March 2025 diff hist +10 Chaya Mushka Hornstein No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
- 20:2920:29, 31 March 2025 diff hist +102 Chaya Mushka Hornstein No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
- 20:2720:27, 31 March 2025 diff hist +1,506 N Chaya Mushka Hornstein Created page with "thumb Mrs. '''Chaya Mushka''' (Mussia; 5640/1880 - 5702/1942) was the daughter of the Rebbe Maharash and the wife of Rabbi Moshe Hornstein. == Life History == She was born in 5640/1880 as the youngest daughter to the Rebbe Maharash and Mrs. Rivka Schneerson. When the Rebbe Maharash passed away, she was a young girl, and therefore her match was arranged by the Rebbe Rashab since the Rebbe Maharash had passed away eight years earli..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:2520:25, 31 March 2025 diff hist +120 Reb Moshe Hornstein No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
- 20:2420:24, 31 March 2025 diff hist +853 Reb Moshe Hornstein No edit summary Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:2020:20, 31 March 2025 diff hist +32 Menachem Mendel Hornstein No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
- 20:2020:20, 31 March 2025 diff hist −47 Menachem Mendel Hornstein No edit summary
- 20:2020:20, 31 March 2025 diff hist +2,805 Menachem Mendel Hornstein No edit summary Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 19:3119:31, 31 March 2025 diff hist +26 Menachem Mendel Hornstein No edit summary Tags: Visual edit Mobile edit Mobile web edit
- 19:0819:08, 31 March 2025 diff hist +1 Shneur Zalman Levin No edit summary Tags: Visual edit Mobile edit Mobile web edit
- 18:0518:05, 31 March 2025 diff hist +568 Parnassah (Livelihood) No edit summary Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 18:0318:03, 31 March 2025 diff hist +2,715 N Weekly Torah Portion Created page with "Weekly Torah Portion is the section that the Jewish people read in the synagogue on Shabbat. The beginning of the parsha is read during Mincha of the preceding Shabbat, and during Shacharit on Monday and Thursday of that week. == Reading and Learning Weekly Torah Portion == The Torah is divided into fifty-four parshiot (53 plus Bereishit), and every Shabbat one or two connected portions are read from the Torah scroll. According to the ordinance of Ezra the Scribe, the T..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 18:0218:02, 31 March 2025 diff hist +44 Krias Yam Suf - Splitting of the Red Sea No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
- 18:0118:01, 31 March 2025 diff hist +16,751 N Krias Yam Suf - Splitting of the Red Sea Created page with "thumb The splitting of the Red Sea was a miraculous event that occurred on the 21st of Nissan (the seventh day of Pesach), 2448 (1312 BCE). It was part of the process of the Exodus of the Children of Israel from Egypt. During this event, the waters of the Red Sea were split and stood like a wall, allowing the Children of Israel to escape from the Egyptians, who drowned in the sea after it closed back over them. == Details of the Event..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 17:5717:57, 31 March 2025 diff hist +331 Earthquake No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
- 17:5617:56, 31 March 2025 diff hist +48 Earthquake No edit summary
- 17:5517:55, 31 March 2025 diff hist +6,201 N Earthquake Created page with "An earthquake, called "raash" in the Bible, is a natural phenomenon that occurs as a result of friction between the tectonic plates that make up the Earth, and in negligible cases as a result of volcanic eruptions. Earthquakes have enormous damage potential when they occur in populated areas, as they can topple and destroy hundreds and thousands of buildings, and cause tremendous destruction to life and property, according to the intensity of the earthquake, with a lowe..." Tag: Visual edit
- 17:5317:53, 31 March 2025 diff hist +5,136 N Neighborhood Created page with "A '''neighborhood''' is an urban residential unit with uniform social, architectural, and geographical characteristics. Its size can vary from individual buildings (like Kfar Chabad in Tzfat) to numerous streets (like Crown Heights in New York). == Characteristics of a Neighborhood == Most neighborhoods have shared local infrastructure, such as educational institutions, public buildings, and public gardens. Neighborhoods can develop as a result of urban planning or grow..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 17:5117:51, 31 March 2025 diff hist +6,353 N Memorization (Shinun BaAl Peh) Created page with "'''Memorization by heart''' is a method of Torah study that includes reviewing the learning from memory. == Learning by Heart == Memorization by heart is a method of reviewing learned or read material from memory alone and not from a book. Memorization by heart usually has two purposes: '''Learning method''', through memorization the learned subject is absorbed in the mind of the one who memorizes and becomes more understood and clear. '''Memory method''', the subject i..." Tag: Visual edit
- 17:2517:25, 31 March 2025 diff hist +34 Revealed, Hidden and Revealed Again No edit summary current Tags: Visual edit Mobile edit Mobile web edit
- 17:1217:12, 31 March 2025 diff hist +97 Shalom Aleichem No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
- 17:1117:11, 31 March 2025 diff hist +4,809 N Shalom Aleichem Created page with "thumb When two Jews meet, it is customary for one to greet the other with '''"Shalom Aleichem"''' (peace be upon you), and the other responds with "Aleichem Shalom" (upon you be peace). == Nusach of the Blessing == The nusach customary in Chabad, which was established by the Alter Rebbe in the Kiddush Levana text and in the "Shalom Aleichem" piyut recited on Friday night, is to say "Shalom Alei'''chem'''" in plural form. This follows wh..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 13:1313:13, 31 March 2025 diff hist +7,912 N Learning Torah with Children Created page with "Teaching Torah to children on an individual basis is a mitzvah from the Torah that falls upon the father, as stated in the Shema passages: "And you shall teach them to your sons." This system continued until the time of the Tannaim, when Rabbi Yehoshua ben Gamla instituted that teachers of young children should be established in every city, as we learned in the Mishnah in Baba Batra: "Remember that man for good, and Yehoshua ben Gamla is his name, for if not for him, To..." Tag: Visual edit
- 13:1013:10, 31 March 2025 diff hist +1,378 N Talmid Chacham Created page with "'''Talmidei Chachamim''' are people whose Torah is their craft and whose entire vitality comes from the Torah. == The Fish Metaphor == The Talmidei Chachamim are compared to fish in the sea, who would die immediately upon being separated from Torah for two days. As Rabbi Akiva told in the parable of the fox who said to the fish in the sea, "Come to dry land and let us dwell together, etc." They are not like creatures of dry land who, despite living from air, can survive..." Tag: Visual edit
- 11:2711:27, 31 March 2025 diff hist +23 Satmar Chassidus No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
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- 11:2511:25, 31 March 2025 diff hist +930 The Ways of Chassidim →Ways of Chassidus: Tag: Visual edit