Chasidic Masters

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

Intermediate

Spiritual accusers are created from the shed husk of a bad personal trait.

from Sefas Emmes on the Torah by Rabbi Yehudah Aryeh Leib Alter

Jewish mystical masters utilize the tools of their adversaries to conquer them.

From the teachings of Rabbi Yaakov Yosef of Polonoye

The priests embody a supernal form of loving-kindness.

Adapted from the works of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi by Yitzchak Wagshul

Advanced

Through Aaron and his descents, unobstructed divine blessing is bestowed.

From a discourse of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi; adapted by Yosef Marcus

Beginner

Korach personified dissension, the antitheses of the Shabbat spirit of peace.

From the teachings of Rabbi Yehudah Aryeh Leib Alter

According to Kabbalah, the color blue represents gevura (strength/restraint).

By David Sterne, based primarily on Shem miShmuel.