Title: The legend of the Baal-Shem
Description: A retelling of the legends surrounding Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer, also known as the Baʻal Shem Ṭov, the founder of the Hasidism sect of Judaism in 18th century eastern Europe.
Subjects: Hasidism, Hasidim, Legends
People: Baʻal Shem Ṭov (approximately 1700-1760)