Hasidism in Israel: A History of the Hasidic Movement and Its Masters in the Holy Land
Rabbi Rabinowicz, who also served as editor-in-chief of The Encyclopedia of Hasidism, continues to enrich Jewish scholarship, further deepen understanding, and delight the mind in his new book, which updates many new developments since his Hasidism and the State of Israel. In this well-written, informative, and engaging work, he offers a substantial account of the Hasidic presence in the state of Israel, vividly conveying the vibrant, devout faith and enlivened spirit of the Hasidim in Israel today. Rabinowicz documents how many Hasidim value love of learning (Torah Lishmah) as a way of life, as did former Hasidim in Eastern Europe, and he describes the diversity among Hasidic movements with great skill and fascinating insight. Although many books have been published on the Hasidim, this title is especially noteworthy as an original English-language work that deals with rebbes in Israel. Highly recommended for all public and academic libraries, as well as specialized Judaica collections.-David B. Levy, Enoch Pratt Free Lib., BaltimoreCopyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.