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The sixth Rebbe deduced from this principle that Israel ben Eliezer (1698–1760), the Ba‘al Shem Ṭov, “master of a good name,” generally abbreviated as the Beshṭ, should be considered the “Moses of Ḥasidism” and Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the “Moses of Ḥabad.”
Elliot R. Wolfson • Open Secret: Postmessianic Messianism and the Mystical Revision of Menaḥem Mendel Schneerson
That is, when I live my own life and I do not need other people, [then I can pray to God alone]. For “When a person needs other people, his life is not life” (Beitzah 32b)-that is, his life is not his life, because he lives off other people. But when I do not need other people and I live my own life, then I will be able to praise God and to pray be
... See moreRebbe Nosson of Breslov • Kitzur Likutey Moharan (Abridged Likutey Moharan) Vol. 2
Everybody has ideas about the way to live. But as far as the great mass of people are concerned, their ideas are all as bad as each other —they’re all worthless. Don’t pay any attention to their advice. And all the more so, be sure to ignore any guidance offered by wicked people. They are the enemies of truth and the source of everything corrupt an
... See moreRabbi Nathan of Breslov • Advice - Likutey Etzot
The homiletical genius of the Rebbe, a quality familiar in diverse masters, consisted of his ability to meet the moment always, to offer a genuine replication, an utterance both derivative and innovative. The reverberation, therefore, cannot simply be passed over.
Elliot R. Wolfson • Open Secret: Postmessianic Messianism and the Mystical Revision of Menaḥem Mendel Schneerson
7 Teachings From the Lubavitcher Rebbe, 26 years after his passing.
Repentance primarily depends on the Torah. Specifically, when a person studies Torah, laboring in it until he merits to deduce other things from the things he has learned and to develop new Torah ideas for the sake of Heaven-this is complete repentance.