The Littman Library of Jewish Civilization notes with sadness the death of Ada Rapoport-Albert, professor emerita of University College London, on Thursday 18 June 2020. She was an adviser to the Littman Library for over thirty years, and we are proud to have published three of her books: Hasidism Reappraised (1996), which she edited; Women … Continue reading
Hasidism, spirituality, and development – In conversation with Ada Rapoport-Albert
How did hasidism occur, and how has it developed socially and spiritually? Ada Rapoport-Albert, author of Hasidic Studies, discusses the issues of history and gender in hasidism for Jewish Book Week. Your work focuses on the development of Hasidim and its development in the context of intense spirituality. Could you tell us about the development of hasidism? Hasidism … Continue reading
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