Eighteen Joyous Teachings of the Baal Shem Tov

Rabbi Yisrael Baal Shem Tov entered a chilled, dreary world and set it afire. He taught that even the simplest soul can bond to the Infinite Creator with love and joy. His stories and teachings breathe with vibrant life, charging everyday deeds with blazing colors and unstoppable energy.

Here is a small collection of the Baal Shem Tov’s teachings, culled from two classic anthologies and presented in contemporary English, concerning the need to celebrate life, presenting strategies to overcome sadness, and to fill all that you do with joy.