Chasidut su Proverbi 13:30
Flames of Faith
Chasidim seek attachment with their Rebbe to strengthen their bond with the tzaddik. The Rebbe is considered a possible foundational tzaddik, the source of life-affirming good. Therefore, the stronger one is connected to him the more life one derives directly through the tzaddik.81Rabbi Jacob Immanuel Schochet expressed this idea in the following passage:
In view of the special and ideal nature of the tzaddik, it is of great significance to seek his presence, to be associated with him as much as possible. For “He who walks with the wise, shall be wise” (Prov. 13:20). This is analogous to entering a perfumery: though one will not sell or buy anything there, nonetheless, when leaving the shop he and his garments will have absorbed the pleasant scent, and this good scent will not depart from him all day long. Likewise, he who associates with tzaddikim is influenced by their ways and good deeds (Chasidic Dimensions, pg. 94, quoting Pirkei de-R. Eliezer, Chapter 25).
In view of the special and ideal nature of the tzaddik, it is of great significance to seek his presence, to be associated with him as much as possible. For “He who walks with the wise, shall be wise” (Prov. 13:20). This is analogous to entering a perfumery: though one will not sell or buy anything there, nonetheless, when leaving the shop he and his garments will have absorbed the pleasant scent, and this good scent will not depart from him all day long. Likewise, he who associates with tzaddikim is influenced by their ways and good deeds (Chasidic Dimensions, pg. 94, quoting Pirkei de-R. Eliezer, Chapter 25).
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