Overview

A brilliant anthology of early Hasidic teachings which encompasses teachings from Sufism, Buddhism and depth psychology. This intimate guided tour of early Hasidism and Hasidic storytelling gives readers an opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Hasidic wisdom.  In A Heart Afire, the teachings and tales of old-world Hasidism are richly enhanced by the enlightening insights, interpretations, and personal reflections of Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shaolmi, a modern-day Hasidic master and founder of the Jewish Renewal movement, and his disciple Netanel Miles-Yepez, a scholar of comparative religion. Together they add a deeply meaningful dimension to these stories and a facile bridge between old and new interpretations of them.  A Heart Afire explores many of the lesser-known stories and teachings of the first three generations of Hasidism, especially those of the Ba'al Shem Tov, his heirs (male and female), and the students of his successor, the Maggid of Mezritch. Readers get a rare introduction to some of the more radical teachings of these popular Hasidic masters, and insights that connect them to the ecological, ecumenical, and feminist values of the modern world.  Enlightening and spiritually uplifting, A Heart Afire reveals surprising relevancy today in cherished Hasidic wisdom and narrative of the past.

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Author:   Zalman Schacter-Shalomi ,  Netanel Miles-Yepez ,  Arthur Green
Publisher:   Monkfish Book Publishing Company
Imprint:   Monkfish Book Publishing Company
ISBN:  

9781939681614

ISBN 10:   1939681618
Pages:   432
Publication Date:   05 October 2017
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Foreword by Arthur Green A Note to the Reader Introduction Part I. THE HIDDEN TRADITION AND THE BA'AL SHEM TOV 1. The Hidden Light: The Ba'alei Shem and the Hidden Tzaddikim 2. A Heart Afire: The Revelation of the Ba'al Shem Tov 3. The Wheel of Fate and Fortune: Whispers of the Ba'al Shem Tov Part II. THE CIRCLE OF THE BA'AL SHEM AND THE MAGGID OF MEZRITCH 4. The Knowledge of Fire: Adel Ashkenazi, the Daughter of the Ba'al Shem Tov 5. Awake in the Dark of Night: Pinhas of Koretz, the Silent Sage 6. A Bear in the Forest: Dov Baer, the Maggid of Mezritch 7. The Thirteenth Gate: The Great Maggid and the Voice of the Shekinah Part III. THE CIRCLE OF THE MAGGID AND THE REBBE KING 8. The Heavens of the Angel: The Lonely Path of Avraham the Malakh 9. Beggars and Kings: Elimelekh of Lizhensk and His Brother, Zushya of Anipol 10. The Kind's Counsel: In the Court of the Rebbe Reb Melekh Epilogue Appendix: Tree of Life Notes: Glossary Bibliography About the Authors How This Book was Written Index

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Reb Zalman ... and his disciple, Netanel Miles-Yepez, retell the tales not only with grace and style but with an unfailing ear to the question, Who are our readers and what do they need to hear? ... he and Netanel offer a deep reading of key teachings of Hasidism, translating and offering unique commentary on them. --Rabbi Arthur Green, co-author of Speaking Torah and Your Word is Fire A brilliant anthology of early Hasidic teaching, but . . . much more. The teachings are embedded in Reb Zalman's profoundly felt, life-long practice of Jewish renewal and his universalistic outlook, which encompasses teachings from Sufism, Buddhism, and depth psychology. --Rodger Kamenetz, author of The Jew in the Lotus .. . a tour-de-force that will take its place beside the efforts of Buber and Wiesel to bring the deep spiritual practices, stories, and perspective of Hasidic tradition to life for contemporary readers of all persuasions ... this combination of historical perspective ... and inspiring translations brings a broader range of Hasidic masters to the reader's attention than has ever before been available ... Savor the spiritual and ethical gems. --Rabbi Goldie Milgram, editor of Seeking and Soaring In A Heart Afire, Reb Zalman shares with us the mother lode of his teaching and example. We are all ever in his debt. --Rabbi Lawrence Kushner, Kabbalah: A Love Story An engrossing and soulful reflection . . . will delight readers of all backgrounds who are searching for a spirited and spiritual perspective on Hasidic evolution and lore. --Publishers Weekly

An engrossing and soulful reflection . . . will delight readers of all backgrounds who are searching for a spirited and spiritual perspective on Hasidic evolution and lore. -Publishers Weekly In A Heart Afire, Reb Zalman shares with us the mother lode of his teaching and example. We are all ever in his debt. -Rabbi Lawrence Kushner, Kabbalah: A Love Story ... a tour-de-force that will take its place beside the efforts of Buber and Wiesel to bring the deep spiritual practices, stories, and perspective of Hasidic tradition to life for contemporary readers of all persuasions ... this combination of historical perspective ... and inspiring translations brings a broader range of Hasidic masters to the reader's attention than has ever before been available ... Savor the spiritual and ethical gems. -Rabbi Goldie Milgram, editor of Seeking and Soaring A brilliant anthology of early Hasidic teaching, but . . . much more. The teachings are embedded in Reb Zalman's profoundly felt, life-long practice of Jewish renewal and his universalistic outlook, which encompasses teachings from Sufism, Buddhism, and depth psychology. -Rodger Kamenetz, author of The Jew in the Lotus Reb Zalman ... and his disciple, Netanel Miles-Yepez, retell the tales not only with grace and style but with an unfailing ear to the question, Who are our readers and what do they need to hear? ... he and Netanel offer a deep reading of key teachings of Hasidism, translating and offering unique commentary on them. -Rabbi Arthur Green, co-author of Speaking Torah and Your Word is Fire

Reb Zalman ... and his disciple, Netanel Miles-Y pez, retell the tales not only with grace and style but with an unfailing ear to the question, Who are our readers and what do they need to hear? ... he and Netanel offer a deep reading of key teachings of Hasidism, translating and offering unique commentary on them. --Rabbi Arthur Green, co-author of Speaking Torah and Your Word is Fire A brilliant anthology of early Hasidic teaching, but . . . much more. The teachings are embedded in Reb Zalman's profoundly felt, life-long practice of Jewish renewal and his universalistic outlook, which encompasses teachings from Sufism, Buddhism, and depth psychology. --Rodger Kamenetz, author of The Jew in the Lotus .. . a tour-de-force that will take its place beside the efforts of Buber and Wiesel to bring the deep spiritual practices, stories, and perspective of Hasidic tradition to life for contemporary readers of all persuasions ... this combination of historical perspective ... and inspiring translations brings a broader range of Hasidic masters to the reader's attention than has ever before been available ... Savor the spiritual and ethical gems. --Rabbi Goldie Milgram, editor of Seeking and Soaring In A Heart Afire, Reb Zalman shares with us the mother lode of his teaching and example. We are all ever in his debt. --Rabbi Lawrence Kushner, Kabbalah: A Love Story An engrossing and soulful reflection . . . will delight readers of all backgrounds who are searching for a spirited and spiritual perspective on Hasidic evolution and lore. --Publishers Weekly

Reb Zalman ... and his disciple, Netanel Miles-Y pez, retell the tales not only with grace and style but with an unfailing ear to the question, Who are our readers and what do they need to hear? ... he and Netanel offer a deep reading of key teachings of Hasidism, translating and offering unique commentary on them. --Rabbi Arthur Green, co-author of Speaking Torah and Your Word is Fire .. . a tour-de-force that will take its place beside the efforts of Buber and Wiesel to bring the deep spiritual practices, stories, and perspective of Hasidic tradition to life for contemporary readers of all persuasions ... this combination of historical perspective ... and inspiring translations brings a broader range of Hasidic masters to the reader's attention than has ever before been available ... Savor the spiritual and ethical gems. --Rabbi Goldie Milgram, editor of Seeking and Soaring An engrossing and soulful reflection . . . will delight readers of all backgrounds who are searching for a spirited and spiritual perspective on Hasidic evolution and lore. --Publishers Weekly A brilliant anthology of early Hasidic teaching, but . . . much more. The teachings are embedded in Reb Zalman's profoundly felt, life-long practice of Jewish renewal and his universalistic outlook, which encompasses teachings from Sufism, Buddhism, and depth psychology. --Rodger Kamenetz, author of The Jew in the Lotus In A Heart Afire, Reb Zalman shares with us the mother lode of his teaching and example. We are all ever in his debt. --Rabbi Lawrence Kushner, Kabbalah: A Love Story

Author Information

--Zalman Schacter-Shalomi was the founder of the Jewish Renewal Movement and one of the foremost authorities on Kabbalah and Hasidism. Professor emeritus of the psychology of religion and Jewish mysticism at Temple University and the World Wisdom Chair holder at Naropa -- Netanel Miles-Ypez is an artist and religious scholar. Born into a Mexican-American family, in his late teens, Miles-Ypez discovered his family's hidden Jewish roots and began to explore Judaism and other religions seriously. He teaches in the Department of Religious Studies at Naropa . --Arthur Green is an American scholar of Jewish mysticism and Neo-Hasidism. He is a professor in the non-denominational rabbinical program at Hebrew College in Boston. He was president of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in 19871993.

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