The Maggid of Mezritch: The Empowering Force of Hasidism

Posted by Levi Cooper on March 9, 2015
Topics: Hasidut, Spirituality, Hasidic Works

In this three-part lecture series held at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, Levi Cooper addresses the legendary Maggid of Mezritch, Rabbi Dov Ber, who was the key figure in the formative years of the Hasidic movement. His life, ideas, contributions to Hasidism and lessons for us today.

About Levi Cooper

Levi teaches Bible, Hasidut, Maimonides and Midrash at Pardes. Originally from Australia, Levi holds an LL.B., LL.M. and Ph.D. from the Law Faculty of Bar-Ilan University, and is a member of the Israel Bar Association. He is currently an adjunct professor in the Law Faculty of Bar-Ilan University and post-doctoral fellow in the Law Faculty of Tel Aviv University. Click here to read more. You can find books written by Levi by clicking here

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