Baal Shem Tov

Yussie Zakutinsky: Connecting to a Disconnected Jewish People [Teshuva 2/4]

18forty · 17 Sep

Yussie Zakutinsky discusses the vision of a Judaism that transcends divisions and unites all Jews, exploring how to recognize the divinity in every member of the Jewish people.

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Yussie Zakutinsky: Connecting to a Disconnected Jewish People [Teshuva IV 2/5]

18forty · 17 Sep

Yussie Zakutinsky discusses the potential for unity and divinity within all Jews, regardless of religious practice or belief, particularly in light of the challenges posed after October 7.

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Meet the New Yorker tracing the 300-year history of the Twersky rabbinical dynasty, from Chernobyl to the Bronx

Jon Kalish in JTA · 13 Aug

Yitzchak Meyer Twersky, an IT specialist from Queens and an authority on the Twersky rabbinical dynasty, released a comprehensive book tracing the 300-year history of his renowned Hasidic family from 18th-century Ukraine to present-day prominent roles in various fields.

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I have officiated at hundreds of funerals. Here’s the biggest lesson I’ve learned

Rabbi Daniel Cohen in Forward · 28 Apr

Rabbi Daniel Cohen reflects on his experience officiating hundreds of funerals, emphasizing the importance of creating meaningful moments in people's lives.

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Mystical Hasidism: Hillel Ba'al Shem's Enchanted Journey

Jewish History Nerds · 8 Feb

Exploring the complex world of Jewish mysticism, this episode examines the life and endeavors of Hillel Ba'al Shem, a less-renowned figure contemporaneous with the Ba'al Shem Tov.

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Mirror, Mirror

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 6 Feb

This article discusses three different topics.

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The Etgar Quiz no 256

ETGAR in Jewish Chronicle · 26 Jan

This quiz covers various Jewish trivia questions, such as food eaten by the Children of Israel in the desert, the leader who brought the Jewish people into Israel (Yehoshua), David Ben Gurion's retirement location (The Negev), the biblical origin of the Edomites (Esau), the first Israeli to present a prize at the Golden Globes (Gal Gadot), and the father of Chasidism also known as Baal Shem Tov.

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#173 - Nusach HaTefila & Zmanai Tefila

Jewish History Uncensored · 14 Jan

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into the historical and religious significance of the Nusach HaTefila, exploring whether it is permissible for individuals to switch their prayer rites, such as from Ashkenazi to Sephardic or vice versa.

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In a blockbuster film about the Ukrainian Robin Hood, the Baal Shem Tov makes his debut

Jon Kalish in Forward · 8 Nov 2023

In a new costume drama set in 18th-century Ukraine titled "Dovbush," the Baal Shem Tov, founder of Hasidic Judaism, makes his screen debut.

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My Rebbe, My Doctor

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 26 Sep 2023

A discovery in the Czartoryski Library in Krakow revealed that the Baal Shem Tov, the founder of the Chassidic movement, was known in his community as a doctor or healer.

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A Time for Tears

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 26 Sep 2023

The Gemara raises the question of how Moshe, who wrote the Torah, could have written the final eight verses that describe his own death.

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Ishay Ribo, Orthodox Israeli pop star, delivers rock concert-religious revival mashup at Madison Square Garden

BCohen in Forward · 5 Sep 2023

Israeli Orthodox pop star Ishay Ribo made history as the first Israeli to headline Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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Ishay Ribo, Orthodox Israeli pop star, delivers rock concert-religious revival mashup at Madison Square Garden

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 5 Sep 2023

Israeli pop star Ishay Ribo, known for his blend of pop music and liturgical lyrics, delivered a unique concert experience at Madison Square Garden.

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Volodymyr Zelensky and the World to Come

Alter Yisrael Shimon Feuerman in Tablet · 18 Apr 2022

This article discusses the connections between Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and a story from the author's childhood about his grandfather's ancestor, Reb Menachem Nochum Twersky, the Grand Rebbe of Chernobyl.

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#56 - Q&A on Chassidus and Hisnagdus

Jewish History Uncensored · 23 Sep 2021

This podcast discusses various differences between Chassidus and Hisnagdus, such as their perspectives on Emuna, Bitachon, fulfillment of mitzvos, the role of intellect and emotions in Judaism, the origins of Chassidus, the beginning of real Hisnagdus, and the nature of opposition to Chassidic teachings.

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The Hasidic Rebbe Who Helped Defeat Napoleon

Dovid Margolin in Tablet · 26 Aug 2021

Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, the founder of the Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic movement, played a significant role in opposing Napoleon Bonaparte during his invasion of Russia in 1812.

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Abraham’s “Diminished” Weeping: An Orthographic Note Inspired by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks Zt”l

Gabriel Slamovits in Lehrhaus · 13 Nov 2020

The author explores the significance of a minuscule letter, kaf, in the word "to weep" in the description of Abraham mourning Sarah's death in this week's Torah portion.

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GAON/BESHT #1: Mysterious Origins of the Baal Shem Tov

Jewish History Uncensored · 17 Aug 2020

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the mysterious origins of the Baal Shem Tov in a podcast that explores important and controversial topics in Jewish History.

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Tisha B’Av—an Ecological Holiday?

Jonathan Schorsch in Tablet · 29 Jul 2020

The Baal Shem Tov, founder of Hasidism, offers a new perspective on the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem.

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A Plague on the Shores of the Sea of Galilee

Yitzhak Y. Melamed in Jewish Review of Books · 30 Jun 2020

This text discusses the history of the Hasidic movement in the late 18th century, particularly focusing on the leadership of Rabbi Dov Ber Friedman, known as the Maggid of Mezheritch, and his successor Rabbi Menachem Mendel in Tiberias, a city in the Galilee region of Israel.

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The Battle of the Baal Shem Tov

Alter Yisrael Shimon Feuerman in Tablet · 12 May 2020

The text recounts a personal reflection on the Battle of the Baal Shem Tov, discussing a family's differing views on the legendary founder of the Hasidic movement.

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Korean Talmud, Is Modern Orthodoxy like Classical Reform? and Jesus and the Baal Shem Tov

Emilie Amar-Zifkin in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Sep 2018

The first essay discusses the unexpected popularity of the Korean Talmud in South Korea, with scholars examining whether the fascination reflects admiration or anti-Semitism, driven potentially by the pressures of globalization and a desire for Jewish wisdom and success secrets.

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No Empty Place

Yitzhak Y. Melamed in Jewish Review of Books · 16 Jun 2018

In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, a rift emerged between the Hasidic movement and its opponents, particularly the Lithuanian mitnagdim, over theological issues, notably pantheism.

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Netivot Shalom: A Mixed Blessing?

Zvi Leshem in Lehrhaus · 31 Aug 2017

The discussion centers around the growing popularity of the Slonimer Rebbe's work, Netivot Shalom, in various Jewish communities and its representation of Hasidic teachings.

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The Wages of Criticism

Zev Eleff in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

Rabbi Aryeh Leib Ginsburg, a prominent 18th-century scholar known as Shaagat Aryeh, gained a reputation for his fearless criticism of earlier rabbinic authorities, likening their arguments to melons or accusing them of lacking understanding.

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