QUESTION:
1) Since we are supposed to connect ourselves to tzaddikim, are we supposed to also find hidden tzaddikim to connect to? 2) If yes, how much? 3) Do we mainly have to hear the words of Torah from a tzaddik or is it enough just to go see him? 4) I once heard from a certain rav that the original talmidim of the Baal Shem Tov were greater than the Gedolim in those times. Is that true? If a person doesn’t relate that well to tzaddikim of the past, can he replace this with connecting to tzaddikim who are currently alive?
ANSWER:
1) There is no obligation [to look for hidden tzaddikim specifically].
2) Attaching to the path of the tzaddik doesn’t depend on any certain amount of time. At least once a week, learn his words of Torah.
3) There is also a need to see the tzaddikim – either on Yom Tov, or also on Shabbos or Rosh Chodesh.
4) It is not upon us to think who was greater than who. Rather, we must become clear about what each tzaddik contributed to the world and what his unique place was. Then one needs to clarify “What specific area do I need to receive from the tzaddik? Which tzaddik is the appropriate one to go to, in order to fill that need?”
5) Yes
2) Attaching to the path of the tzaddik doesn’t depend on any certain amount of time. At least once a week, learn his words of Torah.
3) There is also a need to see the tzaddikim – either on Yom Tov, or also on Shabbos or Rosh Chodesh.
4) It is not upon us to think who was greater than who. Rather, we must become clear about what each tzaddik contributed to the world and what his unique place was. Then one needs to clarify “What specific area do I need to receive from the tzaddik? Which tzaddik is the appropriate one to go to, in order to fill that need?”
5) Yes
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