Imagining Holiness: Classic Hasidic Tales in Modern Times

Hasidic Tales Are Often Read As Charming Expressions Of Jewish Spirituality. This Title Offers A Radical Reappraisal Of How We Think Of Hasidic Tales, Calling Into Question Received Notions Of Authenticity. It Focuses On The Neglected Hasidic Literature Of The Early 20th Century - Primarily The Work Of Israel Berger And Abraham Hayim Michelson.