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A veritable part of G-d above

חלק אלקה ממעל ממש

This expression, which originates from the Tanya (Chapter 2), refers to the essential Divine nature of the soul. According to Chassidic thought, every Jewish soul is a literal "part" of Hashem, meaning that its essence is directly connected to the Divine. The term "ממש" (truly) emphasizes that this connection is not just symbolic or metaphorical, but is a real and tangible aspect of the soul.

In Kabbalistic and Chassidic teachings, this concept is central in understanding the relationship between a person and Hashem. The soul, being a part of Hashem, has an inherent purity and sanctity, and the purpose of life is to reveal and manifest this Divine spark through one’s actions and spiritual growth.

Shiurim in this topic
3771. Praising Prisoner Outreach and Hashem's Search for All Hearts שבח עבודת קירוב האסירים ודרישת ה' כל הלבבות
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6499. Elul, Honest Self-Accounting, and Revealing Inner Potential אלול, חשבון צדק כן ואמיתית, וגילוי הפנימיות והפוטנציאל
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7441. The Power of Teshuvah to Transform Past and Future כוח התשובה לשנות את העבר ואת העתיד
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7756. Unity of the Jewish People Before Rosh Hashanah אחדות עם ישראל לפני ראש השנה
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9319. Hakhel, Lag BaOmer, and the Eternal Bond of Torah and the Jewish Soul הקהל, ל"ג בעומר, והבונד הנצחי של תורה ונשמת ישראל
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9325. Unity and the Central Role of Women in Kabbalas HaTorah and Hakhel אחדות ותפקיד מרכזי של נשים בקבלת התורה ובהקהל
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10859. Jewish Identity, Free Choice, and the Inseparability of the Jewish Soul זהות יהודית, בחירה חפשית, ואי-הפרדות נשמת היהודי
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