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The Baal Shem Tov

The Early Years

By J. Immanuel Schochet

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The Baal Shem Tov

Topics: Jewish History, Baal Shem Tov, Chassidism

A brief biographical overview of the founder of the Chasidic movement, Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov (1698-1760).

	By J. Immanuel Schochet More articles... \|
	Rabbi Immanuel Schochet has written and lectured extensively on the history and philosophy of Chassidism and topical themes of Jewish thought and ethics. He is a renowned authority on Jewish Philosophy and Mysticism. He is rabbi of Cong. Beth Joseph, and professor-emeritus of Philosophy at Humber College, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Posted: Aug 27, 2010

Quotes

Hi Tal, you can find some quotes of the Baal Shem Tov's at the following links: The Baal Shem Tov's Teachings
Elul 18: Baal Shem Tov Day

Posted By Chani Benjaminson for chabad.org

Posted: Aug 26, 2010

Ba'al Sham Tov teachings

Thank you dearly for the education Rabbi Schochet.

Is there any place to find some quotes from the Rabbi Ba'al Shem tov - Is there any words that he is famous for saying?

Posted By Tal, Toronto , Canada

Posted: Aug 23, 2010

Ball Shem Tov Narrative

My heartfelt thanks to Rabbi Schochet for this brief but informative video, I truly enjoyed it!
Shalom and blessings.
Edwin Axton

PS. Has the Rabbi published any books, he's so informative and a brilliant scholar?

Posted By Edwin Axton, Stanwood, WA...

Posted: May 25, 2010

Oral Law,The Baal Shem Tov Part 2

The most important values to the world and the Jewish lifestyle have been written in Hebrew then translated to the soul. There are something's in all ways that still live, rather it be a heart beat or dust in the wind or even the very breath that G-d gave us. Please do not think that the teaching of the Baal Shem Tov does not live on. For our Master, our King and Holy ancient One ,gives us comfort and also whispers the words of "They still live on.. and so must you".

Posted By Richard Raff, BonneyLake, WA

Posted: May 20, 2010

The Baal Shem Tov Part 2

I enjoyed your lecture very much. It was very informitive.

Posted By Maria Martinez, Monte Vista, Colorado