What does Chassidus teach about prayer and connecting to Hashem?
What does Chassidus teach about prayer and connecting to Hashem?
Chassidus teaches that prayer is a "sacred garment" and a spiritual battle, akin to the sacrifices in the Beis Hamikdash [1, 3]. Through simple faith, prayer connects the essence of the soul with the essence of the En Sof, G-d's infinite essence [2]. Meditating before prayer and pondering Chassidus are practices that prepare one for this connection [1].
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- Hayom Yom, Hayom Yom, April 17 — Pondering Chassidus, discussing Chassidus, and the practice of Chassidim to meditate before davening - these are "sacred garments," garment…
- Hayom Yom, Hayom Yom, September 26 — The simple meaning is: "upon Him" refers to the Essence of the En Sof 3 of which every ordinary Jew has inherent knowledge through his simp…
- Likkutei Torah, Likkutei Torah, Ki Teitzei — כי תצא למלחמה על אויביך ונתנו ה׳ אלהיך בידך ושבית שביו וגו׳. הנה איתא בזהר שעת צלותא שעת קרבא וכתיב אשר לקחת מיד האמורי בחרבי ובקשתי ות״א ב…
- Igrot Kodesh, Letter 6678 — Prayer — By the grace of Hashem*, 9 Shevat* 5719, Brooklyn, Greetings and blessings, After a particularly long interruption, I have received your le…
- Igrot Kodesh, Letter 3288 — Prayer — B"H, 21 Shevat 5715, Brooklyn, I greet you and bless you, I respond to your letter of 15 Shevat, in which you tell me that you feel no conn…
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