Tzavaat HaRivash

Synopsis

Tzavaat HaRivash (Hebrew: צוואת הריב"ש, "Testament of the Rabbi Yisroel Baal Shem") is a book of collected teachings from the Baal Shem Tov regarding Divine service, personal refinement, and understanding the Divine. The title of the book is derived from the opening words of its first teaching. The work was not penned by the Baal Shem Tov himself, but rather compiled by his disciples and followers.

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Details

Type

Book

Release date

January 1, 1793

Created by

Baal Shem Tov, Dov Ber of Mezeritch

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