Kabbalah is esoteric, about cosmic worlds, almost like theoretical physics. Hasidism, however, transmogrifies Kabbalah’s teachings into the realm of the psychological, onto the human level. The result is profound and meaningful. Today chassidus is studied also by some Jewish people in all denominations.

https://merrimackvalleyhavurah.wordpress.com/2022/06/15/hasidic-thought-transforms-kabbalah-into-a-psychological-dimension/

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The Maggid of #Mezeritch taught: The Baal Shem Tov often used to say that love of the #Jewish people is the same thing as love of #God. The verse states, "You are children unto the Lord, your God." When one loves the father, one loves the children
- HaYom Yom, p. 81

- The Path of the Ball Shem Tov, David Sears

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I'm reading more chassidus these days. Why? I appreciate academic studies of Judaism. But when I read non-Orthodox #Torah commentary I usually only learn facts. In most cases, the authors do little to encourage one's Avodat Hashem or Yirat Shamayim, spiritual values which are the essence of a living faith. (There are exceptions, obviously, A. J. #Heschel, #ShaiHeld, etc.)

This quote explains the idea further

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R. Joseph Rosenfeld teaches Chassidic ideas -

Silence is:
Rebbe Nachman: the only answer
Rav Kook: the loudest expression
Maharal: pure potency
Baal Shem Tov: revelatory
R’ Simcha Bunim: what remains
Leshem: sweetening severity
Kotzk: deepest connection
Chabad: above rational thought
Rav Charlop: deepening

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#Chassidus on Abraham, father of the Jewish people, by Reb Yosef Rosenfeld.

Abraham was the one who...

Sfas Emes: listened
R Nachman: was the only one
Gra: revealed light
Baal Shem Tov: understood
Levinas: wandered
Izhbitz: moved inward
Rambam: was a child
R Kook: understood that the Infinite can't be grasped.
Chabad: touched the infinite even though it cant be grasped.

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Chassidus by Reb Yosef Rosenfeld -

The Laughter of Isaac is:
#Zohar: reserved for the future

R' Tzadok: absurdity

Baal Shem Tov: sweetening harshness

R. Nachman: beyond understanding

Sfas Emes: redemptive

Gra: disclosure of secrets

R. YI Chaver: the same as R. Akiva

Rashbi: laughing at death

Izhbitz: Impossible

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What Jewish spiritual practices would you suggest to Jews from non-Orthodox backgrounds who want to learn about & engage in authentic Jewish spirituality?

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Kabbalah is esoteric and about cosmic worlds - Interestingly, Hasidism transmogrifies Kabbalah’s esoteric, cosmic teachings into the realm of the psychological

https://merrimackvalleyhavurah.wordpress.com/2022/06/15/hasidic-thought-transforms-kabbalah-into-a-psychological-dimension/

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Jewish people don't need to become Chassidic, but there is so much in Chassidus for all Jews to learn from.

https://merrimackvalleyhavurah.wordpress.com/2021/01/06/neo-hasidism/

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