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Tales of the Hasidim: The early masters
"These delightful tales, terse, vigorous, often cryptic, are the true texts of Hasidism—the impassioned religious movement which swept Eastern Europe in the 18th century, and still with us today. They are legendary anecdotes, that is to say, single incidents so cleanly hulled from the mass of the irrelevant, that each illumines an entire destiny. The Zaddikim, the masters, of whom these tales are told, are full-bodied personalities; yet their lives seem almost symbolic. Through them is expressed the intensity and holy joy whereby God becomes visible in everything. To know the religious philosophy of Martin Buber one must have read these TALES OF THE HASIDISM. When Buber defines religion as the constant and intimate dialogue between Man and God he is simply reaffirming this Hasidic belief in the everyday conjunction of the natural and the Divine."-Publisher.
New World Hasidim
A collection of essays that examines the culture, politics, and social structure of Hasidic Jewish life.
Untold Tales of the Hasidim
Reveals the untold tale of shocking events and anomalous figures in the history of Hasidism
The Hasidim
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Holy Days
A beloved contemporary classic, Holy Days is a personal account of New York's Hasidic community, its beliefs, its mysteries, and its encounter with secularism in the present age. Combining a historical understanding of the Hasidic movement with a journalist's discerning eye, Harris captures in rich detail the day-to-day life of this traditional and often misunderstood community. Harris chronicles the personal transformation she experienced as she grew closer to the largely hidden men and women of the Hasidic world.
Hasidism in Israel
The book talks of the Hasidic movement, what it stands for, and what it includes.
Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liady
Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liady (1745-1812), in imperial Russia, was the founder and first rebbe of Chabad, a branch of Hasidic Judaism that flourishes to the present day. The Chabad-Lubavitch movement he founded in the region now known as Belarus played, and continues to play, an important part in the modernization processes and postwar revitalization of Orthodox Jewry. Drawing on historical source materials that include Shneur Zalman's own works and correspondence, as well as documents concerning his imprisonment and interrogation by the Russian authorities, Etkes focuses on Zalman's performance as a Hasidic leader, his unique personal qualities and achievements, and the role he played in the conflict between Hasidim and its opponents. In addition, Etkes draws a vivid picture of the entire generation that came under Rabbi Shneur Zalman's influence. This comprehensive biography will appeal to scholars and students of the history of Hasidism, East European Jewry, and Jewish spirituality.
Ascetic Hasidism in Jerusalem
An anthropologist's view on Hasidic life in Mea Shearim, Jerusalem. Unlike most studies, this focuses on daily life in an isolated, ascetic community. Not only does the author discuss ideas, but he also deals with such topics as community organisation, social control, religious and political leadership, and attitudes towards the outside world.
Hasidism
A must-read book for understanding this vibrant and influential modern Jewish movement Hasidism originated in southeastern Poland, in mystical circles centered on the figure of Israel Ba’al Shem Tov, but it was only after his death in 1760 that a movement began to spread. Today, Hasidism is witnessing a remarkable renaissance around the world. This book provides the first comprehensive history of the pietistic movement that shaped modern Judaism. Written by an international team of scholars, its unique blend of intellectual, religious, and social history demonstrates that, far from being a throwback to the Middle Ages, Hasidism is a product of modernity that forged its identity as a radical alternative to the secular world.
Hasidic People
In this engrossing social history of the New York Hasidic community based on extensive interviews, observation, newspaper files, and court records, Jerome Mintz combines historical study with tenacious investigation to provide a vivid account of social and religious dynamics. Hasidic People takes the reader from the various neighborhood settlements through years of growth to today’s tragic incidents and conflicts. In an engaging style, rich with personal insight, Mintz invites us into this old world within the new, a way of life at once foreign and yet intrinsic to the American experience.
