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Dov Ber of Mezeritch
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Dov Ber ben Avraham of Mezeritch, also known as the Maggid of Mezeritch or Mezeritcher Maggid, was a disciple of Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer, the founder of Hasidic Judaism, and was chosen as his success
Title page of Maggid Devarav L'Yaakov (Korets, 1781 edition).
Title page of Maggid Devarav L'Yaakov (Korets, 1781 edition).
Mausoleum in Hanipol where he is buried alongside Zusha of Hanipol
Mausoleum in Hanipol where he is buried alongside Zusha of Hanipol
Tomb of Dov Ber of Mezeritch
Tomb of Dov Ber of Mezeritch
Baal Shem Tov
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Israel ben Eliezer, known as the Baal Shem Tov or BeShT, was a Jewish mystic and healer regarded as the founder of Hasidic Judaism. A baal shem tov is a "Master of the Good Name". The term has also be
Dov Ber of Mezeritch
…מעזעריטש; died December 4, 1772 O.S.), also known as the Maggid of Mezeritch or Mezeritcher Maggid, was a disciple of Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer (the Baal Shem Tov), the founder of Hasidic Judaism, and was chosen as his successor to lead the early movement. Dov Ber is regarded as the first systematic exponent of…
1758 Polish tax census of Medzhybizh showing "Balsam" in house #95
1758 Polish tax census of Medzhybizh showing "Balsam" in house #95
Monument to the Baal Shem Tov in Medzhybizh (before restoration in 2006–2008), inscribed רבי ישראל בעל שם טוב
Monument to the Baal Shem Tov in Medzhybizh (before restoration in 2006–2008), inscribed רבי ישראל בעל שם טוב
The old synagogue of Medzhybizh (c. 1915). This building, which was never used by Israel (he preferred an alternate minyan), burned during World War I
The old synagogue of Medzhybizh (c. 1915). This building, which was never used by Israel (he preferred an alternate minyan), burned during World War II. Today a replica attracts tourists to Medzhybizh under the name "Baal Shem Tov Shul". A second replica opened in 2022 as a community synagogue in Wesley Hills, NY.
An 18th-century Kabbalistic siddur in the Chabad library. Chabad claims that Israel used this siddur.
An 18th-century Kabbalistic siddur in the Chabad library. Chabad claims that Israel used this siddur.