Mashpia
In today's world, Mashpia is a topic that has gained great relevance in different areas. From politics to technology, society and culture, Mashpia has been the subject of constant debate and interest. In this article, we will analyze different aspects related to Mashpia, from its origin and evolution to its impact on current society. Through different approaches and perspectives, we seek to provide a broad and complete vision of Mashpia, with the aim of offering a detailed and rigorous analysis of this topic that is so relevant today.
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Mashpia (Hebrew: משפיע) or feminine Mashpi'oh lit. "person of influence", pl. Mashpi'im (Hebrew: משפיעים) is the title of a rabbi who serves as a spiritual mentor in Hasidic Jewish yeshivas.
This title is also used in Breslov Hasidic movements, who have no rebbe. Previously, those holding this position were referred to as "community rabbis".[citation needed]
Mashpi'im in Chabad
Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the first rebbe of Chabad-Lubavitch, discussed the role of mashpi'im in the preface to the Tanya, his book on Hasidic philosophy.
Notable Chabad mashpi'im
- Hillel HaLevi of Paritch
- Zalman Moishe HaYitzchaki)
- Menachem Mendel Futerfas
- Yehuda Chitrik
- Menachem Zeev Greenglass
- Nissan Neminov
- Yoel Kahn
References
- ^ https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1280337/jewish/The-Rabbi-and-the-Thief.htm: "He was later... head mashpia (spiritual mentor) in the Lubavitcher yeshivah of Kfar Chabad"
- ^ "Essays: Provide Yourself a Teacher". Archived from the original on 2013-04-15. Retrieved 2006-12-24.
- ^ Line, Chabad On (10 August 2017). ""Kevutza" Poses for Group Photo". collive. Retrieved 2018-12-27.