Renewed Hasidism: Teaching Hasidic Homilies in a Post-Secular World

This groundbreaking volume invites readers into the transformative encounter between ancient wisdom and contemporary Jewish spiritual exploration. It features nineteen scholars and master educators who explore and interpret Hasidic homilies as vibrant sources of meaning, renewal, and ethical insight. Through close readings and thoughtful pedagogical reflections, they reveal how these texts, rooted in mystical depth and poetic imagination, can inspire modern seekers to navigate the complexities of today's world. More than a collection of academic essays, this book offers a rare glimpse into the lived experience of teaching Hasidic homilies. It includes a programmatic introduction by Elie Holzer, outlining the innovative line of scholarship he leads, which aims to develop pedagogies for hermeneutical, spiritual and existential transformation. The authors share their interpretive processes, classroom dilemmas, and the spiritual impact of these teachings on their students and themselves. For those passionate about Hasidic thought or the art of spiritually infused pedagogy, this volume is an indispensable resource, opening pathways to renewed Jewish spirituality and to a divine-centered life awareness, through the timeless voice of Hasidic masters.