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

This article discusses three different topics.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

After World War II, efforts were made to recover Jewish books stolen by Nazis, including those belonging to the Stoliner Hasidim community.