Reply To: Question of the day: higher gan Eden for reshaim

Yes, there�s sources. Imrei bina from the Mitteler Rebbe on the concept of Hashem being found in gehennom just as much as gan Eden. As tehillim 139 says, ?? ??? ???? ?? ??? ?????? ???? ???. Comparing the two.

And the idea of punishments being Chessed for the person, morid lsheol vayaal etc, he gets from the Tzemach Tzemach Tzedek- (??? ?,?)

The Rebbe is always quoting sources, but you�re right. Chabad has alot in common with every Jew/ group, but we�re also significantly unique.

For example, as opposed to focusing on rewards/ punishment) which of course is there, we focus on revealing how this world is Hashem�s Garden / bridal chamber (bosi lgani/ lignuni- Shir HaShirim) and bringing the ultimate Shechina back home here in this world, which will culminate with Moshiach�s coming.

Hence, we�re more obsessed with the opportunities and zechus this world has to offer than the next world, we�re much more Moshiach focused, and we embrace the idea of Geula HoAmitis VHaShleima encompassing every single Jew, hence the need to reach out to others instead of secluding ourselves.