Inward with Rabbi Joey Rosenfeld R. Yitzchak Meir Morgenstern: An Introduction
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Oct 29, 2019 Explore the intriguing world of contemporary tzaddikim with insights into Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Morgenstern’s life and teachings. Discover how his humble Jerusalem beis medrash fosters intense Torah study and hear about the influences shaping his unique approach. The discussion touches on the importance of integrating darkness as a path to redemption and the role of laughter in spiritual healing. With a focus on making Kabbalah approachable, Rabbi Joey reveals a coherent system within Morgenstern's vast writings, promising fresh perspectives for today's seekers.
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Caution With Living Tzadik Teachings
- Rabbi Joey frames teaching a living tzaddik as risky because secondary interpretations can misrepresent honor and intent.
- He emphasizes humility: his presentations are personal readings, not authoritative statements about Rav Yitzchak Meir.
Humble Beginnings In Jerusalem
- Rav Yitzchak Meir Morgenstern moved from London and Gateshead to Israel and opened a modest beis medrash in 1994.
- The space is chaotic yet became a prolific center of intense Torah and mystical teaching.
Orphaned Tzaddikim Create Novel Paths
- Rabbi Joey groups several contemporary tzaddikim as orphans ('yisomim') who forged novel paths outside dynastic Hasidic lineages.
- That orphaned status, he argues, produces creative, generationally relevant teachings.
