What is hashgacha pratis (divine providence) in Chassidic thought?
What is hashgacha pratis (divine providence) in Chassidic thought?
In Chassidic thought, particularly as established by the Baal Shem Tov, hashgacha pratis (Divine Providence) signifies that God's providence governs every detail of existence, extending not only to human life but also to minerals, plants, and animals [1], [2]. This concept is a fundamental teaching within Chassidus [2].
Sources
- Igrot Kodesh, Letter 94 — Hashgachah Pratis — The Baal Shem Tov's Doctrine of Divine Providence — [Before 18 Menachem Av 5703 [1]] You will find here the conceptions of Divine Providence developed by the Sages who preceded the Baal Shem…
- Igrot Kodesh, Letter 4600 — Chinuch — B"H 5 Menachem Av 5716 Brooklyn I greet you and bless you. I respond to your letter, in which you tell me that you were unable to participa…
- Igrot Kodesh, Letter 10962
- Igrot Kodesh, Letter 3532 — Faith & Bitachon — B"H 4 Sivan* 5715 Brooklyn, New York Dear Mr. Yechezkel, who is called Professor Kutcher* (see letter no. 3432), Greetings and blessings, I…
- Hayom Yom, Hayom Yom, May 4 — Compiled and arranged by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of righteous memory, in 5703 (1943) from the talks and le…
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