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Part II tells the story of Chasidut during the conflagration of the Holocaust and the superhuman spiritual heroism displayed by the chasidic leaders who gave their lives al kiddush Hashem, for the sanctification of God's Name. Their immortal words of faith and courage quoted in the book live on to inspire future generations.

In this collection we have chosen thirteen of whom we consider to be the most important and influential masters of Hasidic literature. Avoiding rare or exotic texts, we have, for the most part, confined aurselves to to book that be purchased at any regular Hebrew book dealer. All the masters included in our collection should be well known to enyone with even a cursory knowledge of Hasidism. The only difference it that here we will be seeing them in a different light- not just as the subject of stories and anecdites, but as major thinkers and teacehrs in their own right.

"The stories and essays in this book are about life, family, work and prayer. Above all, they are about the search for G-d and spirituality in the modern world. Drawn from the deepest teachings of the Chasidic movement - interpreted in a way that is relevant for our times - they express Judaism's belief in the sacredness of every moment, and reveal how life's simplest events can become an opportunity for an encounter with G-d."--Back cover.

Set in Ukraine and Crimea, this unique autobiography offers a fascinating, detailed picture of life in late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Tsarist Russia. Goldenshteyn (1848-1930), a traditional Jew who was orphaned as a young boy, is a master storyteller. Folksy, funny, streetwise, and self-confident, he is a keen observer of nineteenth-century Eastern Europe, both Jewish and non-Jewish. His accounts are vivid and readable, sometimes stunning in their intensity. The memoir is brimming with information; his adventures shed light on communal life, persecution, family relationships, religious practices and beliefs, social classes, local politics, interactions between Jews and other religious communities (including Muslims, who formed the majority of Crimea’s populace), epidemics, poverty, competition for resources, migration, war, modernity and secularization, holy men and charlatans, acts of kindness and acts of treachery. In chronicling his own life, Goldenshteyn inadvertently tells a bigger story—the story of how a small, oppressed people, among other minority groups, struggled for survival in the massive Russian Empire. Until now, only a small circle of Yiddish-speaking scholars had access to this extremely significant primary source. This translation is a game-changer, making this treasure trove of information accessible to academics and ordinary readers alike. Informed by research in Ukrainian, Israeli, and American archives and personal interviews with the few surviving individuals who knew Goldenshteyn personally, The Shochet is a magnificent new contribution to Jewish and Eastern European history.

One effect of rising interest in the Kabbalah is a renewed focus on the Shekhinah, Judaism's divine feminine principle. Written with warmth and clarity, On the Wings of Shekhinah interweaves historical views of this concept with thoughtful quotes and guided meditations. Rabbi Leah Novick offers healing strategies for both Jews and non-Jews disaffected by rigid gender roles. Awareness of the Shekhinah’s energy within and around us helps bring hope to a planet afflicted by war, violence, and environmental abuse — this book shows how to find and use that energy.

Martin Buber (1878--1965) was one of the most influential Jewish thinkers of the twentieth century. A philosopher, seeker, and nurturer of dialogue, he responded to the complexities of his times by affirming the fullness of interpersonal encounter and the spiritual everyday. In 1947, Buber delivered lectures interpreting six traditional Chasidic stories to a German-speaking audience, published as The Way of Humanity. In the first new English translation in over half a century, Rabbi Bernard H. Mehlman, DHL, and Gabriel E. Padawer, ScD, z''l, bring the work to contemporary readers in a clear, accessible voice. The teachings within highlight the subversion and innovation of the early Chasidic masters of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, while providing meaningful spiritual guidance and insight for any seeker today. Scholarly forewords by Paul Mendes-Flohr, PhD, and Rabbi Joseph A. Skloot, PhD, as well as an introduction, epilogue, and notes from the translators, place Buber's work in historical context. Timeless and enlightening, The Way of Humanity guides us to inner meaning and highlights our human wholeness. Martin Buber has much to say to today's generation of Jews and non-Jews, but he is not always easy to understand. We can be grateful to Mehlman and Padawer for rendering one of Buber's seminal essays into accessible English. --Rabbi Harold Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People These gifted translators deliver Martin Buber's teaching of Chasidic tales and inspired interpretations in a gender-neutral, poetic version of The Way of Humanity that delights the mind and touches the heart. Each careful word choice enables us to appreciate anew the power of the work's soulful message. Rabbi Mehlman and Dr. Padawer combine mastery of the material with their experience as beloved educators to deliver Buber's treasures to curious learners at any level. I will use it in my own teaching. This is an exquisite new translation filled with timely wisdom. --Rabbi Elka Abrahamson, President, Wexner Foundation Martin Buber lived in Germany and Palestine/Israel and yet his writing speaks to Americans today. His newly translated and annotated The Way of Humanity is a brief essay that uses six Chasidic tales---like Aesop's fables---and the wisdom of many Polish rabbis to answer the question, "How should I live my life?" A deeply spiritual man, Buber concludes that "ultimately, everything depends upon this: letting God in." Mehlman and Padawer's fluid translation eases the process for achieving that end. --Shulamit Reinharz, PhD, Brandeis University Martin Buber's still-large voice has more importance than ever, and in this new translation, it rings with special eloquence. Through Buber---and now through Mehlman and Padawer---the wisdom of the Chasidic rabbis lives, and lives again. --James Carroll, author of Jerusalem, Jerusalem Martin Buber's The Way of Humanity, a genuine masterpiece of twentieth-century religious writing, is given new life in this clear and learned annotated translation by Bernard Mehlman and Gabriel Padawer. Buber's luminous insights into the life of the spirit and the human condition, grounded in the simple yet profound wisdom tales of the Chasidic masters, are now made accessible to new generations of readers. The introduction of Mehlman and Padawer frames Buber's gem in its postwar historical context, uncovering new aspects of his triumphant achievement. --Rabbi Dr. Nehemia Polen, Hebrew College In this wonderful edition, Martin Buber speaks in warm and personal voice as a spiritual mentor to a beloved listener. --Rabbi Dennis S. Ross, author of God in Our Relationships: Spirituality between People from the Teachings of Martin Buber