By Levi Yisroel Brackman – In partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Art in Hebrew and Jewish Studies at University College London Introduction There is a view commonly held among scholars that the Maimonidean rationalist approach to religion is incompatible with traditional practice.[1] This dissertation…
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Succession of Leadership in the Lubavitch/Habad Movement
This essay will explore the succession of leadership in the Habad Hassidic movement. It will attempt to understand why Habad has preferred dynastic succession over disciple succession. We will also attempt to demonstrate that disciple succession was deemed legitimate at the earliest stages of the Habad movement and that the…