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| {{Chabad}}A '''Farbrengen''' (from the ] '''פארברענגען''', meaning "joyous gathering") is a ] gathering. This term is only used by ] Hasidim. It may consist of |
{{Chabad}}A '''Farbrengen''' (from the ] '''פארברענגען''', meaning "joyous gathering") is a ] gathering. This term is only used by ] Hasidim. It may consist of explanations of general ] subjects, with an emphasis on ], relating of Hasidic stories, and lively Hasidic melodies, with refreshments being served. It is regarded as a time of great holiness. Farbrengens are public events open to non-Hasidim as well. | ||
| == Occasions when ''farbrengens'' are held== | == Occasions when ''farbrengens'' are held== | ||
| Farbrengen are usually held on ], ], or an auspicious day in the Hasidic calendar such as a birthday or ] of one of the Chabad Rebbes, or a day in which one the Chabad Rebbes was released from prison. According to the instructions of Rabbi ] it is also customary for Chasidim to hold a farbrengen with their friends on their birthday. A farbrengen is also held on the occasion of one's engagement and wedding. Thus, farbrengens are held often. | Farbrengen are usually held on ], ], or an auspicious day in the Hasidic calendar such as a birthday or ] of one of the Chabad Rebbes, or a day in which one of the Chabad Rebbes was released from prison. According to the instructions of Rabbi ] it is also customary for Chasidim to hold a farbrengen with their friends on their birthday. A farbrengen is also held on the occasion of one's engagement and wedding. Thus, farbrengens are held often. | ||
| ==Niggunim== | ==Niggunim== | ||
| At farbrengens it is customary to sing |
At farbrengens it is customary to sing Hasidic melodies known as ''niggunim'' (singular ''niggun''). Chabad tradition contains many hundreds of such tunes, both slow and soul-stirring, and fast and lively. '']'' are not sung. | ||
| == Wishing L'chaim == | == Wishing L'chaim == | ||
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| Generally speaking, there are three possible formats for a farbrengen: | Generally speaking, there are three possible formats for a farbrengen: | ||
| 1. The Rebbe (most recently Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson at ] in ], ]) sits at the head and the Hasidim gather around and listen, saying ''L'chaim'' to the Rebbe on small cups of ]. It is not customary for Chabad Rebbes to distribute their ''shirayim'' (שיריים--leftovers), to those assembled. | 1. The Rebbe (most recently Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson at ] in ], ]) sits at the head and the Hasidim gather around and listen, saying ''L'chaim'' to the Rebbe on small cups of ]. It is not customary for Chabad Rebbes to distribute their ''shirayim'' (שיריים--leftovers), to those assembled, and thus this gathering is never referred to as a ]. | ||
| 2. A ] or similar community leader leads the farbrengen in a public setting, such as at the synagogue. The role of the speaker is to educate and transmit a Chasidic educational message to the participants. | 2. A ] or similar community leader leads the farbrengen in a public setting, such as at the synagogue. The role of the speaker is to educate and transmit a Chasidic educational message to the participants. | ||
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| ==Meaning of a ''farbrengen''== | ==Meaning of a ''farbrengen''== | ||
| The Alter Rebbe related that a "note fell down from the Heavens," containing the following: "What a Hasidic farbrengen can achieve, even the angel Michoel cannot achieve ... "<ref>Igros Kodesh of the Previous Rebbe, Vol. 3, page 413.</ref> This power stems from the fact that when G-d, our father, sees that His children are sitting |
The Alter Rebbe related that a "note fell down from the Heavens," containing the following: "What a Hasidic farbrengen can achieve, even the angel Michoel cannot achieve ... "<ref>Igros Kodesh of the Previous Rebbe, Vol. 3, page 413.</ref> This power stems from the fact that when G-d, regarded as our father, sees that His children are sitting together in unity and love, He is then aroused with a desire to fulfill all their requests, even those of which they would not be worthy via normal means, such as via the advocacy of Michoel, the defending angel of the Jewish people. Indeed, Chasidic tradition includes many stories of people who were saved by taking part in a farbrengen and being thereby blessed. | ||
| ==Source== | ==Source== | ||
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A Farbrengen (from the Yiddish פארברענגען, meaning "joyous gathering") is a Hasidic gathering. This term is only used by Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidim. It may consist of explanations of general Torah subjects, with an emphasis on Hasidic philosophy, relating of Hasidic stories, and lively Hasidic melodies, with refreshments being served. It is regarded as a time of great holiness. Farbrengens are public events open to non-Hasidim as well.
Occasions when farbrengens are held
Farbrengen are usually held on Shabbos, Yom Tov, or an auspicious day in the Hasidic calendar such as a birthday or yahrtzeit of one of the Chabad Rebbes, or a day in which one of the Chabad Rebbes was released from prison. According to the instructions of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson it is also customary for Chasidim to hold a farbrengen with their friends on their birthday. A farbrengen is also held on the occasion of one's engagement and wedding. Thus, farbrengens are held often.
Niggunim
At farbrengens it is customary to sing Hasidic melodies known as niggunim (singular niggun). Chabad tradition contains many hundreds of such tunes, both slow and soul-stirring, and fast and lively. Zemiros are not sung.
Wishing L'chaim
All attending wish L'chaim, blessings of life, to one another. Since the farbrengen often includes discussion about very sensitive matters, with pointed critism, alcohol is consumed in order to lessen the tension among the participants. However, it is consumed only drunk sparingly, as Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson forbade drinking more than four shot glasses of alcohol ("L'chaims").
Formats
Generally speaking, there are three possible formats for a farbrengen:
1. The Rebbe (most recently Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson at 770 in Brooklyn, New York) sits at the head and the Hasidim gather around and listen, saying L'chaim to the Rebbe on small cups of kosher wine. It is not customary for Chabad Rebbes to distribute their shirayim (שיריים--leftovers), to those assembled, and thus this gathering is never referred to as a ''tish''.
2. A Mashpia or similar community leader leads the farbrengen in a public setting, such as at the synagogue. The role of the speaker is to educate and transmit a Chasidic educational message to the participants.
3. Several Hasidim gather together to discuss matters of divine service in a very intimate, serious, individualised, but informal way. There is no main speaker.
Meaning of a farbrengen
The Alter Rebbe related that a "note fell down from the Heavens," containing the following: "What a Hasidic farbrengen can achieve, even the angel Michoel cannot achieve ... " This power stems from the fact that when G-d, regarded as our father, sees that His children are sitting together in unity and love, He is then aroused with a desire to fulfill all their requests, even those of which they would not be worthy via normal means, such as via the advocacy of Michoel, the defending angel of the Jewish people. Indeed, Chasidic tradition includes many stories of people who were saved by taking part in a farbrengen and being thereby blessed.
Source
See also
Farbrengens online
- Farbrengens of the Rebbe
- 19 Kislev Farbrengen in Mayanot, Jerusalem
- 19 Kislev Farbrengen in Ottowa
- Farbrengen with Rabbi Y. Shusterman
- Farbrengens in Ohr Tmimimm, Kfar Chabad, The Land of Israel
References
- Igros Kodesh of the Previous Rebbe, Vol. 3, page 413.
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