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Eli Rubin
Contributing editor at Chabad.org and PhD recipient from the Department of Hebrew and Jewish Studies, University College London. His expertise lies in the intellectual and institutional history of Chabad Hasidism.
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Eli Rubin, "Kabbalah and the Rupture of Modernity: An Existential History of Chabad Hasidism" (Stanford UP, 2025)
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Eli Rubin, a contributing editor at Chabad.org and PhD holder from UCL, explores the fascinating world of Chabad Hasidism in his latest work. He discusses the Kabbalistic concept of ṣimṣum and its implications for modernity and Jewish identity. Rubin reflects on the movement's historical evolution, the role of mentorship, and the impact of Kabbalistic ideas on individual spirituality. He also delves into the dynamic relationships among Chabad leaders and how their intellectual pursuits shaped the movement's response to modern challenges.
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