Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov

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Hilula date

6 Sivan · Shavuot

Next hilula: June 11, 2027

documented

Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer (c. 1698–1760) is the founder of Hasidism. His teaching emphasizes joy, fervent prayer, and the divine presence in all things. He is buried in Medzhybizh, Ukraine.

Resting place

Medzhybizh

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baal_Shem_Tov
https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/109387/

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