Hasidism
To understand Hasidism you must understand their stories and sayings for they are like meditations which deepen and grow over time.
Israel Baal Shem Tov Israel was born in 1700 and died in 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 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 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.”
The Sayings “We must not worry. Only one worry is permissible: a man should worry because he is worrying.”
The 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.”
The Sayings How would national debates change if only those who had experienced the decisions surrounding issues like euthanasia took part in them?
Summary And this is the call of Hasidism-to listen, to receive, all the joy and wisdom God is pouring out upon humanity.