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    Thursday, 4 February 2010

    SEFER BAAL SHEM TOV - Yitro

    Author: Aryeh | Posted at: Thursday, February 04, 2010 | Filed Under: , , , , , , , , , |

    The Baal Shem Tov's Teachings on the Torah


    And all the people saw the voices, and the fire and the voice of the shofar, and the mountain smoking. (Exodus 20:14)

    When the Baal Shem Tov would teach Torah to his holy students, they would be surrounded by fire. The ministering angels would gather around them, and they could hear the thunder and lightning, and the words "I am the L-rd your G-d," from the mouth of G-d Himself.

    This is well known to all.
    Heichal HaBracha, Va'Eschanan, p. 28a

    Translation and Commentary by Rabbi Dr. Eliezer Shore

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    The goal of the Foundation is to hasten the imminent coming of the Moshiach (Messiah) by acting on the answer of the Moshiach to the Baal Shem Tov's question: 'When are you coming Master?' (The Moshiach answered) "When your teachings have become well-known and revealed throughout the world, and when your well springs have spread outwards, imparting to others what I have taught you, so that they too will be able to perform contemplative unifications and ascents of the soul…" [quoted from a letter from the Baal Shem Tov to his brother-in-law Rabbi Gershon Kitover.]

    One of the major projects of the Baal Shem Tov Foundation is the World Wide Mezuzah Campaign whose goal is to insure that every Jewish person in the world has a kosher Mezuzah attached to the doorpost of their home.

    Please visit www.mezuzah.net for more information.

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    Friday, 29 January 2010

    SEFER BAAL SHEM TOV - Bashalach

    Author: Aryeh | Posted at: Friday, January 29, 2010 | Filed Under: , , , , , , , , , |

    The Baal Shem Tov's Teachings on the Torah


    Then G-d said to Moses: 'Behold, I will make bread rain down to you from heaven; and the people will go out and gather enough for each day. . . . (Exodus 16:4)

    A poor person has the privilege of speaking to the Holy One every day. A rich person, however, receives all his sustenance from G-d at once, and doesn't need to ask Him for his daily requirements - not unless he is very righteous, and realizes that everything he owns is worthless, without G-d giving it life-force to sustain him. The proof is that a sick person has all the food he needs, but still cannot sustain himself.

    A poor person, with nothing to eat, must beseech G-d each day. Thus, he merits speaking to Him every day. Furthermore, G-d must also remember the poor person daily, to arrange his livelihood. However, G-d does not need to remember a rich person each day, for He already gave him everything at one time.
    Rav Yebi, Tehilim

    Translation and Commentary by Rabbi Dr. Eliezer Shore

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    The Baal Shem Tov Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, uses emails, teleclasses and other material to spread and publicize the Torah of the Baal Shem Tov throughout the world. Please visit us at www.baalshemtov.com to learn more about the Baal Shem Tov and the work of the Foundation.

    The goal of the Foundation is to hasten the imminent coming of the Moshiach (Messiah) by acting on the answer of the Moshiach to the Baal Shem Tov's question: 'When are you coming Master?' (The Moshiach answered) "When your teachings have become well-known and revealed throughout the world, and when your well springs have spread outwards, imparting to others what I have taught you, so that they too will be able to perform contemplative unifications and ascents of the soul…" [quoted from a letter from the Baal Shem Tov to his brother-in-law Rabbi Gershon Kitover.]

    One of the major projects of the Baal Shem Tov Foundation is the World Wide Mezuzah Campaign whose goal is to insure that every Jewish person in the world has a kosher Mezuzah attached to the doorpost of their home.

    Please visit www.mezuzah.net for more information.

    Tzvi Meir is always available for questions and to support your work in this area.

    Tzvi Meir Cohn (Howard M. Cohn, Patent Attorney)
    21625 Chagrin Blvd. #220
    Beachwood, Ohio 44122
    800-613-0955
    bst_times@baalshemtov.com
    www.baalshemtov.com

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         Yisrael Ben Eliezer, later known as The Baal Shem Tov (The Master of the Good Name), was born on the 18th of Elul 5458 (August 27, 1698) to Rabbi Eliezer and his wife Sarah. They lived in the small village Okup on the Russian Polish border. Both Rabbi Eliezer and Sarah were already very old when their first child, little Srulik (Israel) was born.

         The days passed quickly and when Srulik was only five years old, his father Rabbi Eliezer died. The last words his father said to him were "Israel my son, you have a very holy soul, don't fear anything but G-d". Soon thereafter, his mother Sarah also died.

         Young Israel, now an orphan, was adopted by the local community and educated as was common in Jewish communities at that time. That is, he probably learned to read Hebrew by four, to translate the bible from the original at five, and began Talmud at about eight. By the time he entered his teens, he was probably fluent in both Bible and Talmud.

         The tradition is that young Israel was different from other children. He would often go into fields and woods and mountains, spending many hours alone, speaking to G-d. Not having parents, it's not surprising he would go into nature to seek out his Father in Heaven. At an early age he was aware of the presence of G-d in all aspects of life.

         Rabbi Israel first revealed himself to the world on Lag BaOmer, 5585 (May 22, 1734). Then Rabbi Israel moved to Talust and became famous as a holy man. Next he moved to Medzibusch in Western Ukraine for the remainder of his life.

         In Medzibusch, his fame spread and students attached themselves to him. Not only were ordinary people attracted to him, but some of the greatest Rabbinical luminaries also joined with him.

         Although very few documents written by Rabbi Israel still exist, many stories and teachings have been passed down to the present time.

         He became known as the Baal Shem Tov - the Master of the Good Name.

         As Rabbi Israel's fame spread, so did an opposition (Misnagdim) begin to grow.

         Being a living legend, the Baal Shem Tov spent most of his time in worship, serving G-d, teaching his disciples, and giving blessings to the thousands that came to see him.

         The Baal Shem Tov passed away on Shavuos, 5520 (May 23, 1760) having founded the Chassidic movement that lives on today.

    Please share this with another so that the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov become publicized and revealed to the world.

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