Chasidic Masters

Inspirational insights from the Baal Shem Tov and Hasidic leaders of succeeding generations

Beginner

To understand Shabbat, it must be experienced

By Binyomin Adilman

If it was pre-ordained, why do we believe that the splitting of the sea was such a great thing?

From the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov

"One of the first things we Jews did together as a people was sing."

By Simon Jacobson

Intermediate

Day and night represent two different aspects of serving G‑d.

By David Sterne, based primarily on Shem miShmuel.

When the four-letter Name comes first, the forces of Loving-kindness prevail; if not, forgetfulness rules.

From the teachings of Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov, translation and commentary by Rabbi Dr. Eliezer Shore

Advanced

The splitting of the Red Sea is among the greatest revelations ever.

Adapted from the works of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi by Yossi Marcus