GAW: The literal translation of the word “Liduvka” means “connect”, in the same way the Torah uses the words “Viduvak Bi’ishto” which obviously means to literally connect spiritually.
The Torah consistently repeats this concept of deveykus; “V’atem Hadiveikim B’Hashem Elokechem Chaim Kulchem Hayom”, and one a similar note: “Ki Hashem Mis’halech Bikerev Machanecha Vihuyu Machanecha Kodosh, which also infers that God is actually present[and thereby connected] where the Jews are present. Also the famous midrash on the posuk “Vishachanti Bisocha”-Bisoch Kol Echad V’echad”, which clearly indicates that God is actually koviyochol present in the heart/soul of each Jew. I don’t think these pesukim and midrashim can be classified as mysticism; rather this is “Pishuto Shel Mikra”.
Now do delve a litter deeper into this concept; the connection to God can occur only through us first believing and then connecting ourselves emotionally with God, since God cannot feel connected to us if we don’t feel connected to him; in the same way that V’davak B’ishto only occurs if the feelings are mutual. This is what the posuk means when it says: “Ki Hashem Mis’halech B’kerev Machanecha V’huyu Machanecha Kodosh..Ervas Duvur V’shuv Mei’achrecha”; meaning that God cannot be present within the Jews if his resting place [kaviyochel] is not holy/spiritual, [just like the bais hamikdash needed to be holy for God’s presence]. This is also “Pishuto Shel Mikra”, not at all “Soid”/mystical.
After one understands that God is actually present within us [if we make spiritual room for him koviyochol within us], then we can understand that our mitzvos/torah/tefilla are our interaction with God which makes us closer to Him, in the same way that interaction between a man and his wife and doing for each other bring upon themselves more closeness.
I will agree to you that Malachim being created touches on the mystical aspect, [which wouldn’t be a bad idea to delve into a little in order to strengthen our spiritual awareness].
I don’t have a chumash in front of me so I didn’t post parsha/dibbur for the above pesukim; I apologize.
I also have issues with the Chareidi world, I’m not a blinded chareidi. However, I don’t think discussing those issues on this forum will be beneficial [since it won’t change anything] and therefore it might be considered loshin hara. I still believe that Charedim represent authentic Judaism [they just need modification in other areas]. (And I don’t know aything at all about tikun or the other book you mentioned).
Thank you for having a respectful discussion with me.