Chassidus & the Jewish Establishment
Jewish Brothers In Conflict

Chassidus was the greatest revolution within the context of Jewish Law. The establishment favored the wealthy and learned over the ordinary working man, but the Baal Shem Tov, with his emphasis on prayer and joy, made it possible for every Jew to feel he was a servant of God. Rabbi Wein brings the contentions of both groups to life and shows how Chassidus permanently changed the face of the Jewish world.