Chasidic Masters

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

Dogfight

The Baal Shem Tov teaches that all our efforts should be for the honor the King of Kings.

From the teachings of Rabbi Yaakov Yosef of Polonoye

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A World of Kindness

We strive for goodness in this world, where the Divine light is veiled…

From the teachings of Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch (The "Tzemach Tzedek")

Hide and Go Seek

G-d's hiding of His face is actually a sign of love.

By Binyomin Adilman

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Daniel Tragerman (age 4) of Blessed Memory

There are three primal fears: The Fear of the Snake (insanity), The Fear of the Lion (murder), and The Fear of the Wolf (rape).

By Yonatan Gordon

The Multiple Souls of Adam

Every Jew must perfect that portion of his own soul that corresponds to that of Moshiach.

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

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