". . . there is much pseudo-depth in this generation and it is a true pleasure and comfort to encounter a writer who invests maximal effort towards reaching the truth of the Torah and of wisdom." Professor Jonathan Garb, professor of Jewish Thought, Hebrew University "R. Avinoam Fraenkel . . . has proven at length . . . that everyone ... Read moreagrees that the concept of Tzimtzum is not to be understood literally." Rabbi Yitzchok Meir Morgenstern, Rosh Yeshiva of Toras Chochom, Jerusalem " Nefesh Hatzimtzum is simply outstanding. It is a crisp and clear presentation of what has essentially been a closed book . . . . There are few sefarim available today in the English language that offer a thorough education in such an important and lesser known area of Torah. This two volume set is a must have for anyone who values high quality English Torah works . . . . Fraenkel has made an historic contribution to the Jewish people." Rabbi Ari Enkin, torahbookreviews.blogspot.co.il "Of particular significance, Fraenkel' s attempt by introduction, insightful notes, use of additional writings of Rabbi Chaim and others to adjudicate differences between Mitnagdim and Hasidim on the language, ideology, and salvific role of Tzimtzum as mediator between holy and profane." Zev Garber, American Reference Books Annual Show Less