{"product_id":"nefesh-hatzimtzum-volume-1-1-avinoam-fraenkel-9789655241655","title":"Nefesh Hatzimtzum, Volume 1: Rabbi Chaim Volozhin's Nefesh Hachaim with Translation and Commentary Volume 1","description":"\u003ci\u003eNefesh HaTzimtzum\u003c\/i\u003e provides the single most comprehensive and accessible presentation of the teachings and worldview of the Vilna Gaon's primary student, Rabbi Chaim Volozhin. It is focused on Rabbi Chaim's magnum opus, \u003ci\u003eNefesh HaChaim\u003c\/i\u003e, a work that has lain in almost total obscurity for nearly two centuries due to its deep Kabbalistic subject matter. \u003ci\u003eNefesh HaTzimtzum\u003c\/i\u003e opens up the real depth of the ideas presented in \u003ci\u003eNefesh HaChaim\u003c\/i\u003e together with all of Rabbi Chaim's related writings, making them accessible to the public for the first time in any language. In addition to the complete English translation, \u003ci\u003eNefesh HaTzimtzum\u003c\/i\u003e includes the full facing page Hebrew text of \u003ci\u003eNefesh HaChaim\u003c\/i\u003e and many other writings by Rabbi Chaim, along with in-depth explanations, an informative historical overview, an easily consumable innovative presentation layout and a full index. After centuries of confusion, extensive clarification is provided of the central Kabbalistic concept of \u003ci\u003eTzimtzum\u003c\/i\u003e, or the secret of how an infinite God occupies a finite world. Most importantly, it unequivocally demonstrates that the key Kabbalists, including the Vilna Gaon, Rabbi Chaim Volozhin and the Baal HaTanya, all unanimously agreed on the underlying principles of the concept of \u003ci\u003eTzimtzum\u003c\/i\u003e and that contrary to widespread historical misunderstanding, there was no fundamental dispute about the philosophical principles of Judaism between the Hasidim and the Mitnagdim. Based on this \u003ci\u003eNefesh HaTzimtzum\u003c\/i\u003e shows that both \u003ci\u003eNefesh HaChaim\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSefer HaTanya\u003c\/i\u003e present the same methodology for serving God which is rooted in their identical understanding of the concept of \u003ci\u003eTzimtzum\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eNefesh HaTzimtzum\u003c\/i\u003e is published in two volumes which are sold separately. This volume contains the complete Hebrew text of \u003ci\u003eNefesh HaChaim\u003c\/i\u003e which is brought to life by an illuminating translation and incisive commentary. It additionally provides extensive translated source material necessary to properly understand the basic text. The text is further complemented by an informative introduction which includes a historical overview.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Avinoam Fraenkel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9655241653\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789655241655\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Urim Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/21\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 816\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.40h x 6.70w x 1.60d","brand":"Avinoam Fraenkel","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44076766986495,"sku":"9789655241655","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6081587e-2260-4dc4-a795-b64afa38fd80.jpg?v=1685466698","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/nefesh-hatzimtzum-volume-1-1-avinoam-fraenkel-9789655241655","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}