Farbrengen about Chassidus in three parts (5775/2014).

This Farbrengen was given to Neshei ChaBaD in Morristown.

Part One. The Ba’al Shem Tov had the essence of Chassidus, what is called ‘the precious stone at the center of the kings crown’. This is the Godly energy that helps access and prioritize the Neshama. From the Neshama comes 1) Joy, 2) Clarity, 3) Love and 4) faith.

Part Two. The Alter Rebbe added the deep complex process of internalizing the ‘Precious stone’ through mind over heart work that personalizes Chassidus. In no way did ChaBaD intend to complicate the ultimate point, which is real faith.

Part Three. The Rebbe made huge changes in the form of Chassidus, he did this to preserve the Neshama of Chassidus. Two big ideas dominate these changes: 1) be positive. 2) Reach out. We preserve our own Chassidus by bringing someone else closer.