Editing Dov Ber of Mezeritch (section)

===Role of the ''tzadik''===
Rabbi Dov Ber taught that only the ''[[tzadik]]'' is able to remove '''all''' his thoughts from earthly things and concentrate '''completely''' on God. Because of his union with God, he is the connecting link between God and creation, and thus the channel of blessing and mercy. The love that men have for the ''tzadik'' provides a path to God. The duty of the ordinary mortal is therefore to love the ''tzadik'' and be a student of his.<ref name=JE/> In this connection Hasidim cite the classical [[Judaism|Jewish]] teaching<ref>Ketubot 111b</ref> that Scripture considers one who serves Torah scholars to be cleaving to the Almighty Himself.