Baal Shem Tov Quotes
The world is new to us every morning - this is God's gift; and every man should believe he is reborn each day.
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| Birth: | 25th August, 1698 |
| Death: | 22nd May, 1760 |
| Nationality: | Polish |
| Profession: | Clergyman |
Rabbi Yisroel ben Eliezer, often called Baal Shem Tov or Besht, was a Jewish mystical rabbi. He is considered to be the founder of Hasidic Judaism. The Besht is better known to many religious Jews as the holy Baal Shem, or most commonly, the Baal Shem Tov. The title Baal Shem Tov is usually translated into English as “Master of the Good Name,” but at least two other translations are possible: Nevertheless, from the numerous legends connected with his birth it appears that his parents were poor, upright, and pious. When he was orphaned, his community cared for him. At school, he distinguished himself only by his frequent disappearances, being always found in the lonely woods surrounding the place, rapturously enjoying the beauties of nature. Many of his disciples believed that he came from the Davidic line tracing its lineage to the royal house of King David, and by extension with the institution of the Jewish Messiah.
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