Hasidism began as an 18th-century spiritual revival—ecstatic, embodied, and radically God-obsessed—and this course is an invitation to explore its core teachings not just as history, but as living possibilities. Together we’ll study history and foundational Hasidic ideas, read primary sources (in translation), and unpack how these texts and practices might speak to our lives today as progressive Jewish seekers. We’ll pair historical context with open-hearted discussion and spiritual experimentation, using both traditional Hasidic and neo-Hasidic lenses to ask: what would it mean to take Hasidic theology seriously as a personal practice? And how might we add our voices to the ongoing interpretation of these mystical sources? This class is perfect for any seeker who wants to learn more about Jewish mysticism-- no previous text study experience necessary.