Baal Shem-Tov

US:USA pronunciation: respelling(Ashk. Heb. bäl′ shem′tōv′, -tōv′; Seph. Heb. bäl′ shem′tôv′, -tôv′)



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Baal Shem-Tov  (Ashk. Heb. bäl′ shem′tōv′, -tōv′; Seph. Heb. bäl′ shem′tôv′, -tôv′),USA pronunciation (Israel ben Eliezer) ("Besht''),
  1. Judaismc1700–60, Ukrainian teacher and religious leader: founder of the Hasidic movement of Judaism.
Also, Baal′ Shem′-Tob′. 
'Baal Shem-Tov' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
Baal Shem Tov - Besht - Hasid - Israel ben Eliezer

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