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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

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The Traveler    Story  RankRankRankRankRankRank
Told by Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch
"At home?" said Rabbi DovBer. "Oh yes... At home, it is a different matter altogether..."
Inspiration & Entertainment » Tales from the Past » Chassidic Stories
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From the Chassidic Masters
Can a person be as grateful for his troubles as he is for his joys?
Inspiration & Entertainment » Tales from the Past » Chassidic Stories
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The day of the wedding arrived. Hundreds of beggars took their places around tables laden with the best food money could buy. But then tragedy struck . . .
Inspiration & Entertainment » Tales from the Past » Fables & Parables
A Joke Made in Heaven    Story  RankRankRankRankRankRank
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."
Jewish Practice » Lifecycle Events » Marriage » Finding Your Soulmate » Dating the Jewish Way » Related Stories
The Songs of the frogs  Ethics 4:1  Story  RankRankRankRankRankRank
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!
Learning & Values » Texts & Writings » Classic Texts » Ethics of the Fathers (Pirkei Avot) » Chapter 4 » For the Kids
The Homeowner    Story  RankRankRankRankRankRank
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"
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