Tanya
Tanya
Definitions
- the foundational text of Chabad Chasidism written by the founder of Chabad, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi
Example Sentences
- "In camp, we had a competition to see who could memorize the most Tanya by heart."
Languages of Origin
Textual Hebrew, Aramaic
Etymology
תניא tanya 'it was taught' (the first word of the text)
Who Uses This
Chabad
Regions
North America, Great Britain, South Africa, Australia / New Zealand
Dictionaries
None
Notes
First published in 1797.
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