Rav Israel Baal Shem Tov Quotes
"The Hebrew word for ark, teivah, also means "word". When G-d says (to Noah) "Come into the ark", He is also saying: Enter into the words of prayer and Torah study; there you will find a sanctuary of wisdom, meaning and holiness amidst the raging floodwaters of life."
"The physical life of a Jew is a spiritual thing"
" "Love your fellow as yourself" (Leviticus 19:18) is an elaboration and elucidation upon "And you shall love the L-rd your G-d" (Deuteronomy 6:5). When one loves one's fellow one loves G-d, for one's fellow contains within him/herself a "part of G-d above" (Job 31:2). By loving one's fellow, the innermost part of him, one loves G-d."
"The physical life of a Jew is a spiritual thing"
"Your fellow is your mirror. If your own face is clean, the image you perceive will also be flawless. But should you look upon your fellow man and see a blemish, it is your own imperfection that you are encountering -- you are being shown what it is that you must correct within yourself."
" "Love your fellow as yourself" (Leviticus 19:18) is an elaboration and elucidation upon "And you shall love the L-rd your G-d" (Deuteronomy 6:5). When one loves one's fellow one loves G-d, for one's fellow contains within him/herself a "part of G-d above" (Job 31:2). By loving one's fellow, the innermost part of him, one loves G-d."
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"Everything is by Divine Providence. If a leaf is turned over by a breeze, it is only because this has been specifically ordained by G-d to serve a particular function within the purpose of creation."
"Every spiritual malady has a cure, except for pride"
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