Entities — People, Practices, and Texts
Supporting figures, practices, and texts referenced throughout the Chabad wiki.
Classical Commentators
- Rashi — Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki, the foremost Torah commentator (1040–1105)
- Rambam — Maimonides; halachic authority and philosopher (1138–1204)
- Ramban — Nachmanides; kabbalist and Torah commentator (1194–c. 1270)
Foundational Chassidic Figures
- Baal Shem Tov — Founder of Chassidism (1698–1760)
- Maggid of Mezritch — Primary disciple and successor of the Baal Shem Tov (c. 1704–1772)
Chabad Practices and Institutions
- Farbrengen — Chassidic gathering for inspiration, song, and Torah
- Niggun — Chassidic melody; wordless song as spiritual expression
- Avodah — Divine service; the inner work of the soul
Spiritual Concepts and Challenges
- Histapkus — The danger of spiritual complacency and self-satisfaction
- Moshiach — The Messiah; the Chabad teaching on imminent redemption
Primary Texts
- Hayom Yom — Daily calendar of Chassidic teachings compiled by the Rebbe
- Igros Kodesh — The Rebbe’s collected correspondence
- Reshimos — The Rebbe’s private journals and notes