Skillfully translated and edited by R. Zalman Schachter-Shalomi and R. Yair Hillel Goelman, this volume makes R. Ahrele Roth's writings accessible to those of us who do not read Hebrew and Yiddish. R. Roth was a chasidic rabbi of the early 20th century (1894 - 1944 or 1947) who founded ultra-Orthodox communities in Hungary and Israel.
R. Arhele Roth is discussed in a brief chapter in R. Schachter-Shalomi's book Wrapped in a Holy Flame: Teachings and Tales of The Hasidic Masters. This volume provides a very welcome and much fuller treatment of R. Roth's writings. And what a powerful voice is revealed here!
R. Roth emphasizes prayer and the observation of 32 mitzvot, "meditations of the heart", that can be performed as acts of consciousness. That is, doing such mitzvot such as affirming "I love You." and "I will make a holy space for You to dwell within me." requires no overt behavior, just an act of mindfulness.
This is not an easy practice as R. Roth sets a high bar for a demanding and committed way of life. He has a very traditional chasidic world view that is quite fierce. For those used to the more gentle approach of modern rabbis, this book is eye-opening and a great introduction to a more demanding Jewish path.
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