The Divine Director: An Introduction to Divine Direction

About this episode

This episode introduces the concept of Divine Direction as taught by Rabbi Yisroel Baal Shem Tov, emphasizing the Almighty's personal guidance in every event of the universe.

Rabbi Yisroel Baal Shem Tov (1698-1760) was the saintly and pious miracle worker who founded the Chassidic movement. He revolutionized Jewish thought and taught that every creation functioned according to the Almighty's personal Divine Direction. In other words, the Almighty personally directs every event of the universe.

People in this episode

Host: Lazer Brody

Topics covered

• Divine Direction
• Chassidic movement
• Jewish thought
• miracle worker
• spirituality

Keywords

• Divine Direction
• Rabbi Yisroel Baal Shem Tov
• Chassidic movement
• Jewish thought
• spirituality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chassidic movement

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