Chassidus Contra Mysticism (pt. 1)

Between "I am" and "I am" - a metaphysical taxonomy

As with any complete worldview, there are bullets the new adherent to Chassidus must bite. There is an overt acceptance of logical contradiction by dint of G-d, an explicit commitment to trusting tradition and masters above and beyond our own capacity to appreciate. Most difficult for many, however, is Jewish exceptionalism. (What does it say about our …