Rabbi Paltiel’s approach to the deep and complex ideas covered in Chapters 8 to 10 of Shaar HaYichud V’Emunah provides clarity for people studying the text of the Tanya and a useful overview of key concepts in Judaism for everyone. The class explores at length the difference between Jewish philosophy and mysticism in regard to anthropomorphism. It also provides a brief overview of the historical development from philosophy to mysticism and the unique conflict and difficulty that mysticism introduced to Jewish theology, religion and tradition.
