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R. DovBer, the Maggid of Mezeritch |
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Knowledge Base » People & Events » People » Chassidic Personalities » R. DovBer, the Maggid of Mezeritch
R. DovBer, the Maggid of Mezeritch: ?-1772; second leader of the Chassidic movement, successor to the Baal Shem Tov and spiritual mentor of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, known for his scholarship, piety, and asceticism |
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Rabbi Dovber, the "Maggid of Meseritch" (?-1772)
A brief biography
From Challenge
The disciple of the Baal Shem Tov and the teacher of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Maggid strengthed the Chassidism of his master, anchoring it firmly in Jewish thought and practice
Library » Jewish History » Chassidism » The Rebbes » Rabbi Dovber, the "Maggid of Meseritch" (?-1772)
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The Traveler
Told by Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch
"At home?" said Rabbi DovBer. "Oh yes... At home, it is a different matter altogether..."
Library » Stories » Chassidic » The Traveler
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The Passing of the Maggid
By J. Immanuel Schochet
"Know that by the action you have taken," said the Maggid, "you have forfeited your 'head'... But this you have achieved: from now on, whenever there will be a conflict between the chassidim and their opposers, the chassidim will prevail..."
Library » Jewish History » Chassidism » Special Days on the Chassidic Calendar » Kislev 19: The "New Year" of Chassidism » The Passing of the Maggid
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Your Soul Can Be in Two Places at the Same Time
By Yanki Tauber
The disciples of Rabbi DovBer of Mezeritch gathered around his bed to hear their teacher speak about Jacob's angels. It was the last Shabbat of the chassidic master's life...
Spirituality » Short Insights » By Yanki Tauber » Your Soul Can Be in Two Places at the Same Time
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Passing of Maggid
1772
Rabbi DovBer, known as "The Maggid of Mezeritch", was the disciple of, and successor to, the founder of Chassidism, Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov. Rabbi DovBer led the Chassidic movement from 1761 until his passing on Kislev 19, 1772. Links: The Maggid's ...
Jewish Calendar » Kislev » Kislev 19 » Jewish History » Passing of Maggid
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Where's the Beef?
By Yanki Tauber
G-d said to Noah: Come, you and your household, into the ark (7:1) The Hebrew word for ark, 'teivah', also means 'word'. "Come into the word", says the Almighty, enter within the words of prayer and Torah study. Here you will find a sanctuary of wisdom, ...
Library » Stories » Bookshelf » Once Upon A Chasid » Genesis » Noach » Where's the Beef?
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A Joke Made in Heaven
By Yerachmiel Tilles
"Go in peace," said the Maggid to the destitute young scholar. "And remember: you must accept the very first marriage proposal that is suggested to you."
Lifecycles » Marriage » Finding Your Soulmate » Dating the Jewish Way » Related Stories » A Joke Made in Heaven
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The Fork in the Road
From the writings & talks of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch
"In Vilna one was taught how to study," recalled the Rebbe. "In Mezeritch one could learn how to pray..."
Library » Jewish History » Chassidism » Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi » The Fork in the Road
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Beggars at a Wedding
The day of the wedding arrived. Hundreds of beggars took their places around tables laden with the best and the tastiest food money could buy. But then tragedy struck
Library » Stories » Fables & Parables » Beggars at a Wedding
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Perspective
From the Chassidic Masters
"How can a human being possibly react to what he experiences as bad in exactly the same way he responds to what he experiences as good? How can a person be as grateful for his troubles as he is for his joys?"
Library » Stories » Chassidic » Perspective
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