benoni

The origination of which word some take from the Hebrew radix, signifying in the participle benoni in hiphil, one that meditates or mutters.

Sermons Preached Upon Several Occasions. Vol. VII. 1634-1716 1823

That’s an interesting contention, but I’ve always been taught by Chabadniks that the meaning and purpose of Tanya is to teach you about your soul, about life as a “benoni” and a Jew — i.e.

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