Summary This page offers some commentary on books for those interested in reading as an alternative to social media and source for a way to stimulate the mind. These entries are in chronological order with source and date as a heading. Some commentary is provided at the top of the page. Commentary TIME TRAVEL —… Continue reading Book Report 2022
Tag: Baal Shem Tov
Baal Shem Tov Reference 2022
Summary Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer was born on 25 Aug 1698 in Okopy, Ukraine (at that time Poland). By five years of age, in 1703, he was orphaned. In 1712, he was working as a “gabbai” in the service of the local synagogue. Over time, he became known as the Baal Shem Tov or as… Continue reading Baal Shem Tov Reference 2022