Baal Shem Tov
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Baal Shem Tov
Summary
Baal Shem Tov is a human[1]. He was born in Okopy[2]. He was born on August 27, 1698[3]. He died in Medzhybizh[4]. He died on May 21, 1760[5]. He worked as a rabbi[6], healer[7], and Baal Shem[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,935 views/month, #6,762 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Baal Shem Tov was born in Okopy[2].
- Baal Shem Tov's place of birth was Principality of Moldavia[10].
- Baal Shem Tov died in Medzhybizh[4].
- Baal Shem Tov was born on August 27, 1698[3].
- Baal Shem Tov was born on 1700[11].
- Baal Shem Tov died on May 21, 1760[5].
- Baal Shem Tov is buried at Ohel Baal Shem Tov[12].
- Baal Shem Tov's father was Q119700536[13].
- A child of Baal Shem Tov was Tsvi[14].
- A child of Baal Shem Tov was Adèle[15].
- Baal Shem Tov held citizenship in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[16].
- Baal Shem Tov worked as a rabbi[6].
- Baal Shem Tov's professions included healer[7].
- Baal Shem Tov's professions included Baal Shem[8].
- Baal Shem Tov's field of work was Hasidism[17].
- Baal Shem Tov's field of work was Kabbalah[18].
- A notable student of Baal Shem Tov was Jacob Joseph of Polonne[19].
- A notable student of Baal Shem Tov was Ze'ev Wolf Kitzes[20].
- A notable student of Baal Shem Tov was Dov Ber of Mezeritch[21].
- A notable student of Baal Shem Tov was Menachem Nachum Twersky[22].
- A notable student of Baal Shem Tov was Abraham Gershon of Kitov[23].
- A notable student of Baal Shem Tov was Moshe Chaim Ephraim of Sudilkov[24].
- A notable work attributed to Baal Shem Tov is Shalosh T'nuos[25].
- Baal Shem Tov's religion is recorded as Judaism[26].
- Baal Shem Tov is recorded as male[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Okopy[2], a village of Ukraine[28], in Ukraine[29], founded in 1692[30] and Principality of Moldavia[10], a principality[31], founded in 1346[32]. Recorded date of birth include August 27, 1698[3] and 1700[11]. Baal Shem Tov's father was Q119700536[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include rabbi[6], healer[7], and Baal Shem[8]. Fields of work include Hasidism[17], a religious movement[33], founded in 1740[34] and Kabbalah[18]. Notable students include Jacob Joseph of Polonne[19], a rabbi[35], 1710–1784[36]; Ze'ev Wolf Kitzes[20], a rabbi[37], 1685–1788[38]; Dov Ber of Mezeritch[21], a rabbi[39], 1704–1772[40], specialised in Hasidism[41]; Menachem Nachum Twersky[22], a rabbi[42], 1730–1797[43]; Abraham Gershon of Kitov[23], a rabbi[44], 1701–1761[45]; and Moshe Chaim Ephraim of Sudilkov[24], a rabbi[46], 1748–1800[47], of Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[48].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Baal Shem Tov is Shalosh T'nuos[25].
Personal Life
Children include Tsvi[14], 1725–1779[49] and Adèle[15]. Baal Shem Tov's religion is recorded as Judaism[26].
Death and Burial
Baal Shem Tov died on May 21, 1760[5]. He passed away in Medzhybizh[4]. He is buried at Ohel Baal Shem Tov[12].
Why It Matters
Baal Shem Tov ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,935 views/month, #6,762 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 143 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
He has been cited as an influence by Martin Buber[52], a philosopher[53], 1878–1965[54], of Weimar Republic[55], awarded the Israel Prize[56], specialised in ontology[57].
FAQs
Where was Baal Shem Tov born?
Born in Okopy[2], Baal Shem Tov…
Where did Baal Shem Tov die?
Baal Shem Tov passed away in Medzhybizh[4].
Who were Baal Shem Tov's parents?
Baal Shem Tov's father was Q119700536[13].
What did Baal Shem Tov do for work?
Baal Shem Tov worked as rabbi[6], healer[7], and Baal Shem[8].
Who did Baal Shem Tov influence?
Baal Shem Tov has been cited as an influence by Martin Buber[52].