I joined a Hasidic community six months ago seeking meaning but the constant focus on sin and teshuvah is making me more depressed than I was before.
More people experience this than they realize.
Traditional religious frameworks intended for spiritual elevation are instead creating psychological distress, questioning whether authentic growth requires suffering.
“Where Are You with Jewish mysticism — Kabbalah and Hasidism?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.