Abstract

CHAPTER FIVE MYSTICISM, CHARISMA AND RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP Anat Feldman The life path of Yaakov Ifargan resembled that of many of his Israeli contemporaries. This study of Ifargan and his followers is based upon a combination of grounded theory (Glaser and Straus, 1967, Givton 2001) and case study (Yosifon, 2001, Eisenhardt, 1989) methods. Weber's definition combines charisma with divine guidance, without the power component. The source of authority is the unique qualities of the leader, among them charisma. The current situation is that he has no commitment with regard to their livelihood or their children's education, and that is very convenient for him. By means of the ceremony Ifargan maintains the Jewish mysticism, but gives it new meaning. A third element of non-establishment leadership in religion is the capacity to revitaliize religious ceremonies. Keywords:Charisma; followers; Israel; Mysticism; religion; Religious Leadership

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