Tzemach Tzedek Synagogue Tzfat
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== Chabad Chassidus Origins == | == Chabad Chassidus Origins == | ||
− | + | The Chassidic movement originated in the early 18th century in an area near the Polish/Ukrainian border. The Grand Master of the movement, the “Ba’al Shem Tov” taught that, contrary to the prevailing emphasis of the day, Jewish scholarship was not the only way to please God. Hassidic philosophy emphasized the importance of serving God through joyful and heartfelt worship and service. Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Lidai was a follower of the Hasidic movement during its third generation. Rabbi Shneur Zalman, known as the “Alter Rebbe,” went on to establish a new branch of the movement called Chabad, which combined Torah scholarship with Hassidic philosophy. After Rabbi Shneur Zalman’s death, his son Dov Baer, accepted the mantle of Chabad leadership. Rabbi Dov Baer settled, together with his followers, in the town of Lubavitch in White Russia. | |
== Immigration to Tzfat == | == Immigration to Tzfat == | ||
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