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Baal Shem Tov, R. Israel: (lit. “Master of the Good Name”); Rabbi Yisrael ben Eliezer (1698-1760), founder of Chassidism
Chapter 8 of Positivity Bias
R’ Yochanan ben Zakkai, a great Talmudic Sage and leader, once sent his students out into the world to ascertain the best advice for living a righteous and fulfilling life. When his student R. Eliezer ben Horkenus returned from his travels, he reported: “...
By the Grace of G‑d 15th of Kislev, 5724 [December 1, 1963] Brooklyn, N.Y. Greeting and Blessing: This is to acknowledge receipt of your recent letters and enclosures. I trust there is an improvement in your health, as well as in the domestic affairs, and...
By the Grace of G‑d, 26th of Shevat, 5720 [February 24, 1960] Brooklyn, N. Y. Mr. Harry A. Goodman London, N. 16 Greeting and Blessing: I received your letter of the 20th of Shevat, and also the Jewish Post, in which there is a reference to my message con...
By the Grace of G-d 22nd of Mar Cheshvan, 5720 Brooklyn, N.Y. [November 23, 1959] Greeting and Blessing: This is to acknowledge receipt of your two letters dated the 10th and 12th of November. I was very gratified to read about the progress which you have...
For centuries, being engaged with Torah meant being of an exceptional mind and travelling to study under the tutelage of a rabbi and sage. However, the Baal Shem Tov, and the Rebbes who followed, showed us a different way. By traveling to and visiting man...
An address to the children of Camp Gan Israel of New York: Camp ‘Gan Israel’ is named after Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov, founder of the Chassidic movement – for through studying and living by his teachings, the Baal Shem Tov lives on.
Chapter 9 of Positivity Bias
Judaism does not believe in freedom of speech. There are certain ways of speaking about other people that are forbidden or discouraged. This heightened sensitivity to language is based on a profound respect for its power. Ultimately, words matter. Kabbala...
Rabbi Machluf Krispin is married to the granddaughter of the Moroccan Torah sage, Rabbi Yisrael Abuchatzeira, famously known as “Baba Sali.” At his first private audience with the Rebbe, he related a fascinating story of his grandfather.
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