R. DovBer, the Maggid of Mezeritch

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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

	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
	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
	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
	Perspective From the Chassidic Masters Can a person be as grateful for his troubles as he is for his joys? Library » Stories » Chassidic » Perspective
	The Songs of the frogs Ethics 4:1 His students used to wonder, “What is it that he listens for?” The only sound to be heard from the edge of the lake is the croaking of the frogs! Who wants to listen to that horrid sound! Library » Ethics of the Fathers » Chapter 4 » For the Kids » The Songs of the frogs
	The Homeowner By Yanki Tauber Instead of answering the chassid's question, Rabbi DovBer dispatched him to the town of Zhitomir. "Go visit my disciple, Rabbi Zev" he said. "Only he can provide you with the answer you seek" Library » Stories » Chassidic » The Homeowner

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