Hasidism - School of Thought

God’s Immanence & Joy - Principle Belief of One God

“God blessed be he fills the entire world with his glory.” (Psalm 72)

God’s Immanence & Joy - Devekus

“But you who cleave to the Lord your God are all alive today.” - Deuteronomy 4:4

God’s Immanence & Joy - Hislahavus

“[prayer] renders praise to God for his beneficence” - Talmud

God’s Immanence & Joy - Modern Day Impact

Progressive Synagogues such as Emanual continue to used Hasidic melodies in their services

Emotion Guided by Intellect - Principle Belief of Moral Law

Great is the study of the Torah, for it leads to action.” - Talmud, Kiddushin 40b

Emotion Guided by Intellect - Contemporary Impact

The introduction of Yeshiva schools and universities, which focus on the intensive study of Rabbinic literature, primarily the Talmud and Halacha

Emotion Guided by Intellect - Scripture (Contemporary Impact)

God commanded Noah to "Enter into the teivah'', (translated to "ark", but also "word")

Emotion Guided by Intellect - Contemporary Impact No. 2

Mitzvah campaign: In 1967, Chabad Hasidic Jews participated in a campaign to encourage non-observant Jews to observe key mitzvot. For example, Hasidic Jews will approach a non-observant Jew to put on Tefillin and pray the associated prayers.

Importance of Community & Unity - Principle Belief of “Chosen People of God”

“All Israel are responsible for one another.” (Talmud, Shavuot 39a)

Importance of Community & Unity - Contribution of Shtetls and Rebbe Communities

“You are standing today, all of you, before the Lord your God — your heads, your tribes, your elders… every man of Israel.” - Deuteronomy 29:13-14

Importance of Community & Unity - Impact Then

“In every trouble and distress, one must know that the Holy One, blessed be He, is hidden there.” - Rebbe Nachman of Breslov

Importance of Community & Unity - Impact Now

Chabad centres in Sydney & Melbourne, where Shabbat meals and public celebrations are held, such as the Martin Place Chanukah Menorah lighting