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HasidismHasidism
HasidismHasidism
To understand Hasidism you must understand their stories and sayings for they are like meditations which deepen and grow over time.
To understand Hasidism you must understand their stories and sayings for they are like meditations which deepen and grow over time.
Israel Baal Shem TovIsrael Baal Shem Tov
Israel was born in 1700 and died in 1760. He lived a “hidden” life until he was 36 when he emerged as the leader of Hasidism.
Israel was born in 1700 and died in 1760. He lived a “hidden” life until he was 36 when he emerged as the leader of Hasidism.
Israel Baal Shem Tov: The Master of the Good NameIsrael Baal Shem Tov: The Master of the Good Name
The world can be redeemed through joy. The Master of the Universe delights in the happiness of his people. Dance-God watches; sing-God hears; be joyous-for God loves his people to be happy.
The world can be redeemed through joy. The Master of the Universe delights in the happiness of his people. Dance-God watches; sing-God hears; be joyous-for God loves his people to be happy.
The SayingsThe Sayings
“You want to know if a particular Rebbe is genuine? Go and ask his advice. Ask him if he knows a way to chase impure thoughts from your mind; if he says yes, you’ll know he is a fake.”
“You want to know if a particular Rebbe is genuine? Go and ask his advice. Ask him if he knows a way to chase impure thoughts from your mind; if he says yes, you’ll know he is a fake.”
The SayingsThe Sayings
“We must not worry. Only one worry is permissible: a man should worry because he is worrying.”
“We must not worry. Only one worry is permissible: a man should worry because he is worrying.”
The SayingsThe Sayings
“To love God truly, one must first love man. And if anyone tells you that he loves God and does not love his fellow-man, you will know that he is lying.”
“To love God truly, one must first love man. And if anyone tells you that he loves God and does not love his fellow-man, you will know that he is lying.”
The SayingsThe Sayings
How would national debates change if only those who had experienced the decisions surrounding issues like euthanasia took part in them?
How would national debates change if only those who had experienced the decisions surrounding issues like euthanasia took part in them?
SummarySummary
And this is the call of Hasidism-to listen, to receive, all the joy and wisdom God is pouring out upon humanity.
And this is the call of Hasidism-to listen, to receive, all the joy and wisdom God is pouring out upon humanity.
