The Theory and Practice of ‘Bittul’ in Chabad Chasidism
Traditionally the mystical quest has focused on ascent from the world and supernal union (Devekut) with G-d. In Chabad, however, the focus is shifted to the attainment of self-effacement (Bittul).
| Topics: | Dveikut, Chassidism, Bittul |
Rabbi Nochum Grunwald is the editor in chief of Heichal Ha-Besht, a Hebrew language quarterly featuring a wide range of internal hasidic scholarship. He served on the teams that memorized, redacted and edited the teachings of the late Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, and has authored articles addressing various aspects of hasidic history, custom and liturgy. He is best known for his unrivalled elucidations of the conceptual intricacies of hasidic thought, in general, and Habad hasidic thought specifically.
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