What is Hasidism?

The Hasidic movement is pretty famous. But few are aware of its deep mystical teachings and connections with Kabbalah. In this episode, we explore the early history of the Hasidim.
This episode was written by Seth Weprin and co-written by me (Filip Holm).
Check out Zevi's companion video: • The Philosophy of Hasi...
Sources/Suggested Reading:
Idel, Moshe (1995). "Hasidism: Between Ecstacy and Magic". SUNY Press.
Idel, Moshe. “Modes of Cleaving to the Letters in the Teachings of Israel Baal
Shem Tov: A Sample Analysis.” Jewish History 27 (2013): 299-317.
Jacobson-Maisels, James. “My Aid Will Come from Nothingness: The Practice of Negative Theology in Maggid Devarav Le-Ya’akov.” In Michael Fagenblat Negative Theology As Jewish Modernity. New Jewish Philosophy and Thought. Bloomington and Indianapolis: Indiana University Press, 2017.
Krassen, Mosheh Aaron. “Introduction: Rabbi Israel Ba’al Shem Tov: Prophet of a New
Paradigm.” In Israel ben Eliezer. Pillar of Prayer. Translated by Menachem Kallus. Louisville, KY: Fons Vitae, 2010.
Magid, Shaul. “The Intolerance of Tolerance: Mahaloket (Controversy) and Redemption in Early
Hasidism.” Jewish Studies Quarterly 8, no. 4 (2001): 326-368.
Nadler, Allan. The Faith of the Mithnagdim: Rabbinic Responses to Hasidic Rapture. Baltimore:
Johns Hopkins University Press, 1997.
Scholem, Gershom. “The Neutralization of the Messianic Element in Early Hasidism.” In The
Messianic Idea in Judaism. New York: Schocken Books, 1995 [1971].
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  • @harropizza
    @harropizza2 жыл бұрын

    Really glad I found this channel. It's fascinating to learn about these beliefs from a respectful and secular perspective.

  • @Slasgo

    @Slasgo

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wish it blew up and melted some of the prejudice and misconceptions towards religion that have become mainstream.

  • @oldleatherstocking3185

    @oldleatherstocking3185

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Slasgo lol, like what??

  • @Slasgo

    @Slasgo

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@oldleatherstocking3185 Stuff like people thinking belief in God means having an imaginary friend or associating it with moralistic preachiness, generally viewing it in a negative light and thinking atheism is objectively right. Or thinking that it's generally anti-science. Sorry, my first comment came out a bit pretentious, lol

  • @LetsTalkReligion

    @LetsTalkReligion

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am also glad that you found this channel!

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    @lorentzt.5750

    2 жыл бұрын

    i literally just found this channel last week & i echo your gladness.

  • @SeekersofUnity
    @SeekersofUnity2 жыл бұрын

    Epic to collab with you again brother. Well done on this video, it came out superb. Looking forward to more. Much love, Zevi

  • @followersoftheway4815

    @followersoftheway4815

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff

  • @ericcloud1023

    @ericcloud1023

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @PathOfAvraham

    @PathOfAvraham

    2 жыл бұрын

    גדול!

  • @whatamievendoing

    @whatamievendoing

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @LetsTalkReligion

    @LetsTalkReligion

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Zevi!

  • @plutoloco2378
    @plutoloco23782 жыл бұрын

    Can you do a basic primer on the topic of mysticism in general and show how it manifests in different religions? It could even be a series that goes through some of the basic terminology that often comes up in these topics.

  • @taylorkirkland3529

    @taylorkirkland3529

    2 жыл бұрын

    Check out the channel Esoterica! He covers all that.

  • @user-ec2rc3lr7v

    @user-ec2rc3lr7v

    Жыл бұрын

    @@taylorkirkland3529 thank you!

  • @amethyst4990

    @amethyst4990

    11 ай бұрын

    I agree with the esoterica channel reccomendation. As far as Jewish mysticism it's encouraged to thoroughly study the Torah before you study Kabbalah to get a full understanding.

  • @Fifi-ql3zc
    @Fifi-ql3zc2 жыл бұрын

    I found this channel 2 days ago. I come from a background of academic comparative religious studies and I'm very impressed with your research, and with the approach of your presentations. I've been learning quite a lot! thanks for your hard work :)

  • @LetsTalkReligion

    @LetsTalkReligion

    2 жыл бұрын

    Welcome!

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    @vertbeke7977

    8 ай бұрын

    👍

  • @ultramet
    @ultramet2 жыл бұрын

    I live in NYC. I have seen the Hasidic community for years everywhere in NYC (mainly Brooklyn and Manhattan). It’s nice to finally learn about what they believe in. Thank you for this highly educational video. By learning about each other’s religious beliefs, hopefully we can better learn to respect and co-exist in peace.

  • @bass9351

    @bass9351

    2 жыл бұрын

    Your comments prove u dont know GOD. Learn about the heathen religions which u r in. Our Lord Jesus Christ is the true son of GOD the father with the holy spirit is the triune GOD . U r in a cult who is waiting 4 antichrist

  • @wernervannuffel2608
    @wernervannuffel26082 жыл бұрын

    All your videos are made with a great respect for each religion you researched carefully and what you present during your very clear and transparant expositions. Keep going. That's the spirit we need so much nowadays.

  • @CerebrumMortum
    @CerebrumMortum2 жыл бұрын

    I love the way you treated this subject, even complicated for us orthodox Jews to summery. Commendation for the excellent pronunciations!

  • @Angels-3xist
    @Angels-3xist2 жыл бұрын

    Remarkable and uncommon amount of tact, respect and consideration around some very difficult explanations that I have never heard much about but have always been curious about. It’s a huge influence in our culture that no one understands much about. Good to broaden that public understanding a little.

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    @noahniang55732 жыл бұрын

    I by chance found this channel 4 days ago. Since I have learned tremendously with easy understanding with this young man, academically knowledgeable explaining things with pedagogy .

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    @banhai22 жыл бұрын

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    @fadlyrazali3832

    2 жыл бұрын

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    @msbv2526

    2 жыл бұрын

    A fellow mlb fan! John3 :16 & have a blessed day byeeeee

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    @guapo9545

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was looking for this comment 😂

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    @wardinahbahati3346 Жыл бұрын

    Glad I found this channel! It’s a great balance of precise information, yet being detailed enough.

  • @Jason-ms8bv
    @Jason-ms8bv2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this fascinating and insightful over view of Hasidic history and practice Philip, always a good day when I learn something, and I always learn something on your channel.

  • @LetsTalkReligion

    @LetsTalkReligion

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

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    @rotterdammer20142 жыл бұрын

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    @BoredBookAddict2 жыл бұрын

    Yes. I have been waiting for this one. Excellent work.

  • @charlesdavis7087
    @charlesdavis7087 Жыл бұрын

    I really love your keen insights and even handedness while explaining various religious practices. I also very much appreciate your educated pronunciations of important words. Thanks you so much!

  • @yvonnethompson8758
    @yvonnethompson87582 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant as usual. Thanks for all the research you do to put such wonderful videos out to the public.

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    @lindajustacrochetsister46592 жыл бұрын

    I am going to share this channel with all my friends thank you for all your hard work

  • @Alberad08
    @Alberad082 жыл бұрын

    Great docu for introducing one on this topic - made my evening. So, thanks a lot!

  • @bilgegunlu3229
    @bilgegunlu32292 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your work. I love how you talk from a objective perspective.

  • @LetsTalkReligion

    @LetsTalkReligion

    2 жыл бұрын

    As much as I can!

  • @neurospicypisces
    @neurospicypisces2 жыл бұрын

    I've been trying to figure out what Kabbalah really is, but haven't had time to deep dive on the subject myself. Thank you so much for making this video. Love this channel.

  • @africanhistory

    @africanhistory

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Bolek Kolek Shlomo Sand did some exceptional work on that topic. You cannot have chosen people esp when their belief ends up creating laws that are racist to others.

  • @sugarandbeets
    @sugarandbeets2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting this, I’m in middle of listening while I draw. He is my 15th great grandfather. So I just wanted to hear about him through an unbiased perspective.

  • @PathOfAvraham
    @PathOfAvraham2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video Filip! It's amazing how far you've come both in the depth of your videos and the quality. Love the pairing with Zevi 💙

  • @LetsTalkReligion

    @LetsTalkReligion

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @ShabanaKhaanOfficial
    @ShabanaKhaanOfficial Жыл бұрын

    Your video and research are golden nuggets for my Phd research on the topic of “spiritual intertwine in monolithic religions”. Thank you very much

  • @darrenglick100
    @darrenglick1002 жыл бұрын

    Love your effort in making the correct pronounciation! My grandfather was born in the city where the Baal Shem Tov was born

  • @glenn-younger
    @glenn-younger2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. This was really interesting! Heading off now to view the recommendation you made in your video. Thanks for putting the link in your description. :-)

  • @aspenenglish4976
    @aspenenglish49762 жыл бұрын

    You should record audiobooks. Your voice relaxed me so much, I feel asleep. I do love your video subjects and find your research quite compelling and thorough.

  • @Annagrefberg
    @Annagrefberg Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this in depth information. Very helpful for my study in Hasidism this summer ❤️

  • @generalbystander1631
    @generalbystander16312 жыл бұрын

    One of the clearest and most concise explorations of chasidic mystical theology can be found in the ‘The Thirteen Petalled Rose’, a masterwork by recently departed Adin Steinsaltz.

  • @user-cy1gw6ln4t
    @user-cy1gw6ln4t2 жыл бұрын

    The early Hasidic outlook on “god” is eerily similar to the Daoist (Zhuangzi’s) interpretation of Dao. Shneur then takes it further especially. The contraction reminds me of the demarcation of the elements and bagua. The delimitation described by Nadler and others is nearly identical to the YiJing in many respects. Absolutely excellent content. I’ve been trying to reconcile and compare/contrast Qaballah and the heavenly palaces of Daoism and the yijing. Devokut is also nearly identical to the Daoist concept of “embracing the Dao until one becomes the Dao”; yichudim imho correlates to the daoist realisations of Wu/kung or more specifically realisation of wu wei and paradoxically weiwuwei in one’s life. It becomes a regular part of your life. Your life literally becomes your practice and or devotion. Excellent content, Brilliantly done. Subscribed

  • @arturovillalobos336
    @arturovillalobos3362 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!!!... Finally I understand why this kind of Jewish approach is more open to show their teachings to non Jews (of course, they put us in a status of Noah followers, so we don't need to follow all the commands/misbot); Nowadays their knowledge can make our lives more meaningful. Blessings to you my friend.

  • @samwich9242
    @samwich92422 жыл бұрын

    Hey, hope you're having an excellent day! Have you thought of ever covering the afro-latino religions such as macumba, palo, candomblé or santeria? It'd be pretty interesting to have a respected voice from the community such as you cover these topics in an informative and non-biased way.

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    @aeolus58492 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant channel very informative , researched and well presented .

  • @SKNAZIR-sx1th
    @SKNAZIR-sx1th2 жыл бұрын

    It was very nice to watch the video.Explained in an extraordinary way.thanks for new video

  • @angelarbab0091
    @angelarbab00912 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video once again! U are so objective and insightful, well done

  • @Ultimateninjapig567
    @Ultimateninjapig5672 жыл бұрын

    As a Chabadnik I love this explanation of Hasidism. Much love!

  • @ninjamusic9554

    @ninjamusic9554

    2 жыл бұрын

    Isn't it a cult?

  • @tamar4887

    @tamar4887

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ninjamusic9554 No it’s not

  • @mendel6776

    @mendel6776

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ninjamusic9554 😂😂 am I missing something?

  • @claudiachurch4285
    @claudiachurch4285 Жыл бұрын

    I love your channel, I have learned so much and you present it in a true scholarly way

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    @tylergarner94842 жыл бұрын

    Incredible work to come out with two videos so fast with such great research and quality. Keep up the great work!

  • @iesureloaded6139
    @iesureloaded6139 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another great video and the link to the sister video. I’ll have to definitely check it out such a complex subject to learn. I attended Jesuit schools and college just now delving into Kabbalah and have a long way to go.

  • @Liza_1356
    @Liza_13562 жыл бұрын

    Great channel. Loved it!

  • @kjvail
    @kjvail2 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy these videos and I appreciate the host’s fair mindedness. I wonder if you’ve considered doing a video on Christian Eastern Orthodoxy?

  • @custer2449
    @custer24492 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video. Thank you Filip.

  • @melindad180
    @melindad1802 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! So incredibly interesting. Glad I found your channel. 😊👍

  • @jaybristowe2346
    @jaybristowe23462 жыл бұрын

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    @badger12962 жыл бұрын

    I haven't seen any of your videos, until now. I have learned something new.👍

  • @ServantMichael
    @ServantMichael2 жыл бұрын

    That was really well-done. Thank you!

  • @alicebjorgtryggvason6833
    @alicebjorgtryggvason6833 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing I find your videos very interesting and helpful in many ways,Blessings to you and your family always ❤

  • @HexDominator
    @HexDominator2 жыл бұрын

    Great Video as always.

  • @paulo1086
    @paulo10862 жыл бұрын

    Triple A content. Keep up the great job. Thank you.

  • @beth7935
    @beth79352 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Brilliant! Knowing sooo little about Judaism full stop, the amount I learned & was surprised about was incredible! Particularly how recent Hasidism is, & how much mysticism Judaism involves. Only knowing about Christianity, some aspects reminded me of Protestantism- a more personal relationship with God, & a more egalitarian approach to knowledge, like being allowed to read the bible yourself in your native language.

  • @mitzavor8468

    @mitzavor8468

    2 жыл бұрын

    Protestantism isn't really steeped in mysticism though.

  • @TheGuiltsOfUs

    @TheGuiltsOfUs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nothing mystical about a charismatic professing that rabbi yeshua died to save us from financial hardship.

  • @wordawakeningny
    @wordawakeningny2 жыл бұрын

    Another great teaching brother. Enjoyed it!

  • @enbyarchmage
    @enbyarchmage2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video, as usual! 😁

  • @richardbaroff4911
    @richardbaroff49112 жыл бұрын

    This is a valiant attempt to discuss a very complex topic. For me the Baal Shem Tov was trying to convey that the Divine is found in the very essence of all things: in the Torah, in the starry sky, in the trees, in other people, even in the ordinary objects of life. Thus the Light of the Divine is found in the deepest nature of all things, if you look from the perspective of profound piety.

  • @beagru5706
    @beagru57062 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for this video, 🌻🍀 ( I am from Lublin, Poland (Ha Baal Shem Tov had traveled, spreading his knowledge in these regions , very animated with hassidic movements. (Olga Tokarczuk( Nobel Price 2018) in her novel "Jacob's books" ("Księgi Jakubowe") gave very interesting narrative portrait of people and different events, which took place in XVII century in these places :'Rzeczposloplita Polska))

  • @ef2718

    @ef2718

    2 жыл бұрын

    @The Imperishable Star Team's outfit.

  • @panoptikon42
    @panoptikon422 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. This was an excellent, albeit general, introduction to the Hasidic movement. It might be interesting to touch upon the present day manifestations of the movement and it's impact on contemporary Israeli politics. Habad for example. Also, the current day tensions, at times leading to violence between Hassidim and Mitnagdim (often called "Litaim", ultra orthodox who reject the Hasidic approaches).

  • @user-bm3rc3os6d

    @user-bm3rc3os6d

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Bolek Kolek We may all come from a single source but we are not all equal.

  • @luddewho

    @luddewho

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@user-bm3rc3os6d can you elaborate? What do you mean with "not all equal"?

  • @user-bm3rc3os6d

    @user-bm3rc3os6d

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@luddewho You get from life what you put into it and not everyone applies the same amount of effort and everyone has a unique path from birth to death. So, by definition we cannot all be equal. We all deserve individual rights, and no one should be able to impose on our personal choices unless there’s harm but we are not equal. That is the principal America was founded on - Individual rights and liberties. Believing we are all equal is a slippery slope to socialism and communism. Ultimately, true equality’s impossible because there will always be a single dictator who controls the masses so while we have the illusion of equality, our master pulls the strings.

  • @luddewho

    @luddewho

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@user-bm3rc3os6d You get from life what you put in to it, but not all people have the same prerequisites in life. Socially and economically we're not equal but as humans we are.

  • @user-bm3rc3os6d

    @user-bm3rc3os6d

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@luddewho I disagree. Humans are not all equal. Sure, we’re all human but that is such a broad way of looking at humanity and we are far more complex than that. This is my view. I respect yours, but mine will not change.

  • @jerseattle0722
    @jerseattle0722 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for a sane explanation of this movement. Sounds logical to me. You give me hope ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @katharina5841
    @katharina58412 жыл бұрын

    wow! loved learning from this. 😊

  • @LetsTalkReligion

    @LetsTalkReligion

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad!

  • @jonathanfarrell2378
    @jonathanfarrell23782 жыл бұрын

    Very well presented. Thanks!

  • @locuus7
    @locuus72 жыл бұрын

    Never heard of Sabbatai Zevi. Story sounds fascinating.

  • @ShragaMatate
    @ShragaMatate2 жыл бұрын

    whenevr i wanna make my mind up about a channel, a magazine, whatever - i look to see how it covers a sensitive topic i'm relatively familiar with the complexities of. this was a good surprise. thoguhful, knowledgable and respectful. 🙂 (even the use of Hebrew terms was well done. surely not an easy task if you didn't know any before! and the pronounciation - all of it either accurate or very close to accurate. very impressive.)

  • @ihavenojawandimustscream4681
    @ihavenojawandimustscream46812 жыл бұрын

    Fascinating how all mystics strive for the unification of mind,the hasidic spiral reminds me of the concept of Wahdat al wujud

  • @lauraod-rhuttiwebb8068
    @lauraod-rhuttiwebb80682 жыл бұрын

    I love this channel 💖

  • @lauri3610
    @lauri36102 жыл бұрын

    Oh, this video appeared right on time for my afternoon coffee

  • @nokumira
    @nokumira2 жыл бұрын

    Fascinating how similar some of their ideas are to African Spirituality (isiNtu / Ifa / Vodoun). Åşė, Shalom, Ndauwe, Camagwini.

  • @lunassr7212

    @lunassr7212

    2 жыл бұрын

    Santeira Catolik black magic in Mexico-South America. Lemu in Borneo Black nazerene in Filipina Leak in Bali Ilm Gadam in Sumatra Begig in Java Sela from Sang he religion in NTT/NTb/Ambon Pok2/Warekang in Celebes island Palangkaran/palengkuhan West Sumatra Kwa/Mwa from Goddes Zulu,China Africa Ndzulu with Mbeh/Njah goddes 47 Goddes founder by Suffism Allah/Goddes active of Earth Crowlley research in Africa,Aiwa etc.. Quraisyh Saudi Arabia Goddes is Hanifah not Allah (they call Goddess of Jews Israel) Sherapedik Jews in Ambon 1442,31 Maret going from Spain to Ambon.

  • @nsjugbhery531
    @nsjugbhery5312 жыл бұрын

    thank you, absolutely enriching, all the best wishes

  • @thecriticalscholar8680
    @thecriticalscholar86802 жыл бұрын

    What a great surprise. Friday with let's talk religion!!!

  • @HassanAllami
    @HassanAllami2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for great videos you make man. Very entertaining and informative indeed. Just wanted to make a tiny suggestion: I guess I've seen you using dark matter analogy elsewhere too. I think the analogy most likely bothers people who actually know about the dark matter issue in physics. It's probably wiser not to use this kinds of science analogies to explain theological concepts. Wish you the best of luck!

  • @littleswol1
    @littleswol12 жыл бұрын

    Love studying Chassidut. Good stuff man.

  • @richardsager236
    @richardsager2362 жыл бұрын

    All great religions, philosophies and mythologies emanated from one source: God. Thanks for your hard work. Thumbs upped and subscribed.

  • @Tb0n3

    @Tb0n3

    2 жыл бұрын

    But they cannot all be true. What does it mean when they're all conflicting with each other?

  • @gabrielleangelica1977

    @gabrielleangelica1977

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's what the Baha'i, Unitarians and Omnists believe... totally agree 👍

  • @AnonymousC-lm6tc

    @AnonymousC-lm6tc

    2 жыл бұрын

    No…..all religions, philosophies and mythologies did not come from God….that statement doesn’t make any sense as the majority of religions and philosophical ideas conflict with one another in significant ways. That’s like saying Absurdism and Humanism are the same or that their is not difference between Hinduism and Islam. Furthermore, many religious founders believed that had visions from god, stating that their religion was the one true religion, Zoroaster had a vision of Ahura Mazda, Muhammad had a revelation from Allah and a Gurú saw a vision of God’s court leading to the birth of Sikhism. All of these visions cannot be from God, as they conflict and create confusion. God would not send visions to confuse or cause disorder and division.

  • @gabrielleangelica1977

    @gabrielleangelica1977

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AnonymousC-lm6tc You are looking at the differences ONLY. The spiritual/enlightened, look at the common ground. 🔆

  • @Tb0n3

    @Tb0n3

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@gabrielleangelica1977 We call that cognitive dissonance, not enlightenment.

  • @sjuvanet
    @sjuvanet2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see you covering Hasidism on its own. Here in Brooklyn, NY, the men in black hats and clothing are what come to mind for a reason. They're everywhere! Jewish mysticism is absolutely fascinating. I could spend a long time studying more, and still wouldn't break the surface.

  • @timdillon4876

    @timdillon4876

    2 жыл бұрын

    My family are Palestinian muslims with homes in Jerusalem very close to the old city and holy sites. I was brought back into religion from being agnostic first from Christianity and then into the more occult and mystic Christianity, judiasm and most importantly The Kabbalah, I have been blessed with like .000001% of the wisdom that is gained by studying it and my outlook on the universe and how i live my life have changed so much for the better, God and his creation is so unfathomable and beautiful and If most of the world knew or could grasp this divine wisdom and know what I know, their would be no wars and a utopia might be possible that's how powerful it is. My heart breaks seeing Palestinians and Jews harbor such hatred for eachother and kill eachother, The leaders of Israel will be judged by god for not taking the right steps to deescalate the conflict, I hope one day my Palestinian brothers can be given equal rights and protections under the law that Israeli citizens enjoy and through empathy and compassion for one another the wounds and trauma both sides have can begin to slowly heal and they realize that the land can infact be shared. God have mercy on us all I hope I can one day see the tide begin to turn in the right direction so we can all worship god in this holy land side by side and realize how much we all have in common especially with the same divine spark within us all.

  • @sjuvanet

    @sjuvanet

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@timdillon4876 cool. have you perhaps considered that war, in all of its supposed evil, is a more generative and divine state for humanity to exist in? just a thought!

  • @timdillon4876

    @timdillon4876

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sjuvanet Maybe i'm having trouble understanding what you mean by this. But I'm a fan of Jesus's teachings and the importance of Chesed, of overcoming our animalistic and lower desire for revenge, for war or violence. I believe forgiveness and choosing peace not only is a incredible display of strength but is holy and righteous and brings our soul closer to God, For god is perfect and free of sin. War and violence does undeniably have it's place and has a purpose in the grand scheme of things as with all other "evils" but i believe choosing pacifism as hard as it can be to maintain to be a very sacred and righteous choice.

  • @iwillalwayslovedogs8281

    @iwillalwayslovedogs8281

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@timdillon4876 I can tell by your words and response you are turning water to wine!!

  • @HinduPAGANcowpissdrinkerRAKESH
    @HinduPAGANcowpissdrinkerRAKESH2 жыл бұрын

    My favourite youtuber ❤️

  • @baseera6532
    @baseera65322 жыл бұрын

    23:00 BOMBSHELL, whoa... never knew this. will need to research further

  • @korusharyan8516
    @korusharyan85162 жыл бұрын

    Hi I really enjoyed your lectures about religons is it potentially possible you have one pogrom or some information about TANTRIC religion or is it religion or just the culet. Thank you for efforts and information. Best wishes

  • @johnguslen9315
    @johnguslen93152 жыл бұрын

    Reach nothingness, possibly reincarnation and "meditation" to get in contact with the divine within. My association was to buddhism, several times, when listening to this excellent presentation.

  • @bernardcornellisvanmeijere4375
    @bernardcornellisvanmeijere43752 жыл бұрын

    In Gersom Scholem's writings I tend to find him referencing the Medieval Hasids, do you think you can make a video about these Hasids?

  • @CerebrumMortum

    @CerebrumMortum

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is absolutely not the same thing, despite the same word used. The Mishna also has reference to "Hasidim Rishonim" (firsts Hasidic). The meaning is not about the Besht's Chasidic movement focusing on Dvekut and the Tzadik, but rather on Religious strictness of Adherens

  • @pheresy1367
    @pheresy13672 жыл бұрын

    I was laughing at your characterization of "mysticism" as expected to be associated with "hippies" (in our recent history). Then you added that "mystics" were "actually" following a strict model of practice (as opposed to the "stoned, frisbee-throwing hippies"?)... hah hah... Being an OLD hippie myself, I am compelled to comment. The hippies I knew were often the most focused, hard-working people, whenever it made sense. If there was a "system" or "practice" that was useful, then yeah, the hippies woke up at the crack of dawn and then dove in headfirst. The "shabby style" (that described their hair and dress) wasn't to express their commitment to a lazy unstructured lifestyle, but it was an embracing of "nature" which had been defiled and stomped out of American culture due to militarism, consumerism, and worship of technology (during the 50s). Their choice was to identify themselves as "part of nature" as opposed to identifying with merely their national flag, or race, or religious affiliation (that they were born into), which of course made them open-minded enough to examine their own religion and be open to spirituality from Eastern sources that made the most sense. But I'm not criticizing your comment at all, because there was certainly an abundance of lazy, stoned-out hippies throwing frisbees in the park, to reinforce that enduring stereotype. But never forget that the disciples of those Indian gurus and Zen masters, that arrived in the 60s, were MOSTLY hippies. But, after they shaved their heads and traded in their faded denim for monk's robes, it became easy to forget that link. 😀

  • @juniorjames7076

    @juniorjames7076

    2 жыл бұрын

    When I got to college in the early 1990s, the "hippie/stoner" dorm on campus was known to have the highest GPA collectively- including the hard/STEM science majors. Aside from the bongo-drum circles and purple haze on friday nights, I knew where to find a tutor for Stoichiometry and Math!

  • @pheresy1367

    @pheresy1367

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@juniorjames7076 😂Ahh! Thank you! Even in the 90s! Once they discover what they want to do in the world, there is no stopping them... It's just that "normal inducements" such as fear of failure, and threats from parents were never really effective on them in high school... College is another thing altogether.

  • @cameronkemp9742

    @cameronkemp9742

    2 жыл бұрын

    comment of the week

  • @DarkMoonDroid

    @DarkMoonDroid

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's good to hear someone do this. It's tragic that this generation is falling out of living memory so no one will remember anything but the stereotypes.

  • @anahata3478

    @anahata3478

    2 жыл бұрын

    Spirituality from the east doesn't make more sense, it is just exotic to the most. Those things are part of every religion. Mysticism, contemplation, awareness are part of all religions. The reason why eastern religions seem less stupid is, because you didn't grew up among the typical day-to-day believer. If you dive deep into Christianity, Islam or Judaism, you'll see the same level of deep insight.

  • @doctork16
    @doctork1610 ай бұрын

    Beautiful description

  • @merdishakki
    @merdishakki2 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting! Even thought I've been interested in judaism almost all of my life (not only being almost jewish by heritage), but the point that made me comment about something is the idea of being 40+ years old and having children compared to the idea of being able to understand godliness without having these 'things', which leads me to think about the situations where a christian holy man decides to deny all of these things to become a holy, and as we all know, christianity evolved from a judaism, so keeping in mind the all variations this is very fascinating.

  • @richardkasper5822
    @richardkasper5822 Жыл бұрын

    I'd love to see a video about mythical beasts especially all of the ancient Hebrews beliefs on dragons as I understand the Early Hebs even described God Himself as to be in a dragons form. And I've also heard the seraph angels could be likened to a dragon as well.And I'm curious to know if any this could be tied into Hermeticism where the dragon played a big part as well.Ive done alot of independent study on alchemy,hermeticism and I'd like to see filepes take on this.

  • @dsklizzle
    @dsklizzle2 жыл бұрын

    For those looking for more info on the fascinating life of Shabtai Tzvi, Sam Aronow has a great video about his life. Sam’s channel is great for those who want to learn more about Jewish history.

  • @colinpetramale4293
    @colinpetramale42932 жыл бұрын

    Really appreciate your work, brother. Wondering if I can donate to you in anyway. Peace

  • @angeloavanti2538
    @angeloavanti25382 жыл бұрын

    interesting word derivations. always have a need for knowing where and how expressions come about. seek first to understand then be understood.

  • @MatthewEcclesiastes
    @MatthewEcclesiastes2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the scholarship.

  • @oaktree__
    @oaktree__2 жыл бұрын

    Your pronunciation was a bit off in some places, but you really made an effort! I was impressed. Good video! (I am Jewish and was part of a Hasidic community for some years.)

  • @LetsTalkReligion

    @LetsTalkReligion

    2 жыл бұрын

    I expect not less! I'm glad you liked the video!

  • @saikouyayabarry9665

    @saikouyayabarry9665

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello, may I know why you left the ideology?

  • @oaktree__

    @oaktree__

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@saikouyayabarry9665 Because I was no longer interested in adhering to such a strict interpretation of Jewish law. None of my family are that observant. It's worth mentioning that Jewishness is an ethnic and cultural identity as well as a religious one, and I am still Jewish even if I no longer practice what some people call Orthodox Judaism.

  • @alexzaloum511

    @alexzaloum511

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LetsTalkReligion I've also lived in a chassidic community for years and studied it academically and am very impressed with the accuracy of your presentation overall, and your pronunciations were almost all correct. Well done.

  • @You.are.correct.however

    @You.are.correct.however

    Жыл бұрын

    @@oaktree__ op

  • @denieduser8655
    @denieduser86552 жыл бұрын

    Did you/can you make a video about paganism? its probably something people in the west learn about, but from my understanding its a blanket term for any non christian religion but do we know specifics? like what sort of religions got wiped out during those times or new ones formed/merged under oppression?

  • @aaronhoffman9020
    @aaronhoffman90202 жыл бұрын

    Piety and institutionalization are tense bedfellows. Institutionalization ends in hierarchy which end piety at every level of the 'social ladder'; hence ends the 'inner values' espoused.

  • @adhamsmart92
    @adhamsmart92 Жыл бұрын

    What you said about Shabbatai Zevi converting to Islam to the dismay of his followers brought to my mind the idea of people converting to a religion en masse. I've heard that in India sometimes there are conversion events where hundreds of Dalits convert to Christianity or Islam together, but I don't know anything about it really, and would love it if you would touch on this, or even just conversion in general, in a future video. Thanks for your amazing work.

  • @mrinalinibadrinarayanan2940
    @mrinalinibadrinarayanan29402 жыл бұрын

    Would you say that the Hasidic philosophy is similar to dvaita or advaita?

  • @gospelofthomas77thpearl22
    @gospelofthomas77thpearl222 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting. Thanks 🖖🏼

  • @user-rd6iz5we8f
    @user-rd6iz5we8f2 жыл бұрын

    I saw my Lord with the eye of the heart I asked, 'Who are You?' He replied, 'You Mansur Al Hallaj Eyn Sof(Hebrew)Ain Sof(Arabic)Infinate God is in Pure Eye.

  • @abdulaleem9207

    @abdulaleem9207

    2 жыл бұрын

    👀

  • @charlesrb3898

    @charlesrb3898

    2 жыл бұрын

    Religion is for our primitive and ignorant ancestors. Still interesting though.

  • @wizardmongol4868

    @wizardmongol4868

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@charlesrb3898 it isnt and cool genetic fallacy

  • @michaelacohen3308

    @michaelacohen3308

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ein is actually "En" with the letter Alef and it means "there isn't" but some people, especially with English accent, say Eyn with strong y. Ayin means Eye, so Eyn or Ein (with the letter Ayin) means "Eye of"

  • @Jon2.2.0
    @Jon2.2.02 жыл бұрын

    You did a great short intro.

  • @Wistory-StoriesOfAncientWisdom
    @Wistory-StoriesOfAncientWisdom2 жыл бұрын

    It is amazing how Hasidim and Sanatana Dharma are teaching the same thing. It is just using a different vocabulary, but the major ideas and practices are all there.

  • @rotterdammer2014

    @rotterdammer2014

    2 жыл бұрын

    True, that's what i tought at the first few min of the video.

  • @ObakuZenCenter

    @ObakuZenCenter

    2 жыл бұрын

    This sort of intolerance should be embarrassing to you. Trying to make out that different religious traditions teach the same thing as Hinduism is profoundly intolerant. You should have learned when you were called out for doing this on other videos, under different account names in the past. Be better than this.

  • @Andrew-yw6kt

    @Andrew-yw6kt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very similar to HARE KRSHNA

  • @TheGuiltsOfUs

    @TheGuiltsOfUs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Kabbalah is a combination of jewish thought and neoplatonism which in turn was constructed by Plotinus, who at the time attempted to merge all of the world traditions known to him through his study in Alexandria.

  • @cernowaingreenman
    @cernowaingreenman2 жыл бұрын

    Do you think that mystical movements sometimes end up adhering to conservative traditions in order to be seen as more legitimate ad more accepting to others within the broader tradition?

  • @D.N..
    @D.N..2 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting !

  • @Vitruvian_Person
    @Vitruvian_Person2 жыл бұрын

    Are you planning to do a video on Sikhism and The Voodo ?

  • @embracedsilence9926
    @embracedsilence99262 жыл бұрын

    Some of the things Vilna Gaon criticized the Hasidim for remind me of how certain Muslims accuse Sufis of not strictly adhering to Shariah.

  • @LetsTalkReligion

    @LetsTalkReligion

    2 жыл бұрын

    We find those kinds of debates in many different religious traditions :)

  • @kinok5927

    @kinok5927

    2 жыл бұрын

    S tier logo right there.

  • @eilecha5514
    @eilecha55143 ай бұрын

    please do an episode on rebbe nachman of breslov!

  • @DandinXY
    @DandinXY2 жыл бұрын

    Which of the sources listed references Sabbatai Zevi's reversion to Islam?

  • @MuseInThought
    @MuseInThought2 жыл бұрын

    Great content. The besht content.

  • @milenakrcmar706
    @milenakrcmar7062 жыл бұрын

    Thank you vera muči for Yogurt video. Please , would you like to send me the KZread link of you friend Zabi ? I’m not sure my spelling is right. Thanks

  • @gondishapur
    @gondishapur2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!💙