We should not laugh at the person who becoming caught up in his prayer bends his body or moves about in strange ways. Perhaps he moves in this manner to wave off unwelcome thoughts that would interrupt the prayer. Would… — Baal Shem Tov Copy Share Image
Everybody is unique. Compare not yourself with anybody else lest you spoil God's curriculum. — Baal Shem Tov Copy Share Image
Your fellow man is your mirror. If your own face is clean, the image you perceive will also be flawless. But should you look… — Baal Shem Tov Copy Share Image
The world is new to us every morning - and every man should believe he is reborn each day — Baal Shem Tov Copy Share Image
The world is new to us every morning - this is God's gift; and every man should believe he is reborn each day. — Baal Shem Tov Copy Share Image
Just as we love ourselves despite the shortcomings we have, so should we love others despite the shortcomings they have. — Baal Shem Tov Copy Share Image
We should learn and reflect to the best of our capacity, but when we reach a point where we are unable to make sense… — Baal Shem Tov Copy Share Image
A broom sweeps clean, and itself becomes soiled; cleanse yourself of those offenses of which you may feel guilty. — Baal Shem Tov Copy Share Image
If the Bible didn't show us the weaknesses, the vulnerabilities , the sins of our heroes, we might have deep questions about their true virtue. — Baal Shem Tov Copy Share Image
Whenever feeling downcast, each person should vitally remember, "For my sake, the entire world was created." — Baal Shem Tov Copy Share Image