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5.0 out of 5 stars
Definitive book on Polish Hasidism,
This review is from: Men of Silk: The Hasidic Conquest of Polish Jewish Society (Hardcover)
This is by far the most informative, well-documented and clearly argued portrayal of Polish Hasidism available in any language. This book brought me into the world of nineteenth century Hasidism and Polish Jewry. It illuminates the paradox of Hasidism: a soaring mystical movement bouyed by music, dance and charismatic "rebbes" that was, nevertheless, fully grounded in daily Jewish life. I had always thought of Hasidism as a movement of the poor, but the author shows how nearly every type of Jew, including those of the Warsaw "business" class, was drawn to Hasidism. The book also shows the impact of the Polish surroundings on Hasidism, and vice versa (sadly, most Polish Jewish history is written as if Jewish life occurred in a vacuum). And the sources! New archives, inner Hasidic and non-Hasidic literature, etc. are blended together to provide a multi-faceted view of Polish Hasidism. Anyone interested in Polish and/or Jewish history absolutely must read this book!
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Men of Silk: The Hasidic Conquest of Polish Jewish Society by Glenn Dynner (Hardcover - April 27, 2006)
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