Chasidic Masters

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

Beginner

Kabbalah and the tikkun of healing the world.

From Ner Yisrael by Rabbi Yisrael Friedman of Ruzhin

Beginner

Jewish mysticism teaches that justice is often served in hidden ways.

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

Even one's desire to serve G-d is a gift granted as a result of effort invested.

Adapted from the works of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi

This portion filled with Torah laws begins with an infrequently applied one regarding the acquisition and treatment of Jewish slaves – why?

By David Sterne, based primarily on Shem miShmuel.

Translation and Commentary by Rabbi Yehoshua Starrett

Even when one has no desire to learn Torah or to pray, nevertheless, one is not absolved from doing so.

Advanced

Moses imparted divine consciousness to the souls of his generation.

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