Hasidism was part of the enlightenment. It happened at a time where a Judaic philosophy in life was having a lot of problems. Hasidic stories are an immeasurable contribution to the world treasury of spirit.
Named one of the most influential Jewish thinkers of our time, Rabbi David Wolpe joins Tyler in a conversation on flawed leaders, Jewish identity in the modern world, the many portrayals of David, what’s missing in rabbinical training, playing chess on the Sabbath, Srugim, Hasidic philosophy, living in Israel and of course, the durability of creation.