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Concepts

Devekut

Summary

'Cleaving to God' — theological loyalty concept; loyalty to Israel above all.

Definition

Devekut ('cleaving to God') is a Kabbalistic and Hasidic concept denoting spiritual attachment and loyalty to the divine. In the sayanim theological framework, devekut is interpreted as loyalty to Israel and the Jewish collective above all other commitments, providing theological justification for the sayanim diaspora volunteer network's operations.

Background & History

Kabbalistic/Hasidic spiritual attachment concept

Operational Role in the Network

Theological basis for sayanim loyalty to Israel

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