Chasidut
Early Works
18th-century works containing teachings of the founder of Chasidut, the Baal Shem Tov (Rabbi Yisrael ben Eliezer), and his students.
Ben Porat Yosef
Insights on the Book of Bereshit by Rabbi Yaakov Yosef of Polnoye, one of the foremost disciples of the Baal Shem Tov.
Kedushat Levi
Seminal work of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev arranged according to the weekly Torah portion.
Ketonet Pasim
Insights on the Book of Vayikra by Rabbi Yaakov Yosef of Polnoye, one of the foremost disciples of the Baal Shem Tov.
Maggid Devarav leYaakov
Collection of teachings from Rabbi Dov Ber (the “Maggid”) of Mezeritch, compiled by his student Rabbi Shlomo of Lutzk.
Me'or Einayim
18th-century Torah commentary by the founder of the Chernobyl Chasidic dynasty, including teachings that he learned from the Ba'al Shem Tov
Noam Elimelekh
Collection of sermons of Rebbe Elimelekh of Lizhensk published by his students, emphasizing the role of the tzaddik
Peri HaAretz
Torah commentary by Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk, a principle disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch.
Toldot Yaakov Yosef
First published chasidic work, printed in 1780, with teachings of the Baal Shem Tov recorded by his student, Yaakov Yosef of Polonne.
Tzava'at HaRivash
Collection of teachings of the Ba'al Shem Tov and his successor, the Maggid of Mezeritch, presented as an ethical will.
Tzofnat Paneach
Insights on the Book of Shemot by Rabbi Yaakov Yosef of Polnoye, one of the foremost disciples of the Baal Shem Tov.
Breslov
19th-century works of the great-grandson of the Baal Shem Tov and founder of the Breslov movement, Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, and of his foremost student, Rebbe Natan Sternhartz.
Chayei Moharan
Biography of Rebbe Nachman by his student Rebbe Natan.
Likkutei Etzot
A collection of Rebbe Nachman's ethical teachings on virtues and vices, arranged alphabetically
Likutei Halakhot
Voluminous work of Rebbe Nathan explaining the laws of the Shulchan Arukh in light of Breslov teachings
Likutei Moharan
Rebbe Nachman of Breslov’s magnum opus, containing interpretations of talmudic stories and of parts of the Zohar, among other sermons
Likutei Tefilot
Collection of 210 personal prayers composed by Rebbe Natan, arranged according to the sections of Likutei Moharan.
Sefer HaMiddot
Collection of Rebbe Nachman's ethical teachings on virtues and vices, arranged alphabetically and consisting of two parts
Shivchei HaRan
Biography of Rebbe Nachman focusing on his journey to Israel, authored by his student Rebbe Natan.
Sichot HaRan
Compilation of anecdotal conversations and insights of Rebbe Nachman originally published as an addendum to Sippurei Maasiyot.
Sippurei Maasiyot
Collection of tales recounted by Rebbe Nachman, originally published as a bilingual Yiddish-Hebrew work.
Chabad
Derekh Mitzvotekha
Interpretation of the 613 commandments and daily prayers by the Tzemach Tzedek, the third rebbe of the Chabad movement.
Kuntres HaHitpa'alut
Early 19th-century work by Rabbi Dov Baer Schneuri, exploring the Chabad aproad to emotional arousal in divine service
Likkutei Torah
19th-century compilation of sermons on Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy by the first rebbe of the Chabad movement, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi.
Tanya
Foundational work of the Chabad chasidic movement by its founder, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi.
The Gate of Unity
Early 19th-century work by Rabbi Dov Baer Schneuri, the second rebbe of the Chabad-Lubavitch Chasidic movement.
Torah Ohr
19th-century compilation of sermons on Genesis and Exodus by the first rebbe of the Chabad movement, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi.
Izhbitz
Works from the Izhbitz-Radzin school of Chasidut, formed in early 19th-century Poland by Rabbi Mordekhai Leiner (known as “the Izhbitzer” or “the Mei HaShiloach”).
Beit Yaakov on Torah
Sermons of Rabbi Yaakov Leiner, based on the teachings of his father, the Izhbitzer, and published by his son, Rabbi Gershon Leiner.
Mei HaShiloach
Popular collection of teachings of the Izhbitzer on the weekly Torah portion and holidays, published by his grandson, Rabbi Gershon Leiner.
Sha'ar HaEmunah VeYesod HaChasidut
Guide to the theology of Kabbalah and Chasidut by Rabbi Gershon Leiner as an introduction to his father’s Beit Yaakov.
Sod Yesharim
Sermons of Rabbi Gershon Leiner on Jewish holidays, published by his son, Rabbi Mordechai Yosef Elazar, and nephew, Rabbi Simcha Chaim.
Tiferet Yosef
20th-century sermons of the fourth Izhbitzer rebbe on the weekly Torah portion, holidays, and selected talmudic passages.
R' Tzadok HaKohen
Works of the 19th-century Reb Tzadok HaKohen Rabinowitz, who came from an anti-chasidic background but became a disciple of the Izhbitzer and ultimately a leader of a group of chasidim in Lublin, Poland.
Divrei Chalomot
Torah insights that were revealed to Reb Tzadok in his dreams.
Divrei Soferim
Collection of ideas and life advice based on talmudic teachings.
Dover Tzedek
Insights on various topics in the Torah and Talmud.
Et HaOchel
Short work on the holiness of eating and tempering the appetite.
Kometz HaMinchah
Collection of insights on biblical verses.
Likkutei Maamarim
Insights on the Book of Joshua, the biblical character Samson, holidays, and on completion of a cycle of Talmud study.
Machshavot Charutz
Essays on the nature of thought and the spiritual significance of the holidays.
Meshiv HaTa'anah
19th-century legal work about calculating the Jewish calendar.
Meshiv Tzedek
19th-century legal analysis of whether one should dwell in a sukkah on Shemini Atzeret, a holiday at the end of Sukkot.
Ohr Zarua LaTzadik
Essays on the Israelites’ slavery in Egypt, Hebrew letters and language, and commentary on early legal works.
Peri Tzadik
Sermons on the weekly Torah portion and holidays.
Poked Akarim
Treatise on God’s miraculous intervention in the lives of the patriarchs and matriarchs, especially in the area of fertility.
Resisei Layla
Insights on the holidays, especially Purim and Chanukah, and on the development of Oral Law.
Sichat Malakhei HaSharet
Discussions on the nature of angels based on talmudic and midrashic descriptions.
Sichat Shedim
Discussions on the nature of demons based on talmudic and midrashic descriptions, printed as an appendix to Sichat Malakhei HaSharet.
Takanat HaShavin
Organized work on repentance and the spiritual effects of sexual misconduct.
Tzidkat HaTzadik
Concentrated work of Reb Tzadok’s thoughts on human nature, spiritual pursuits, and God’s interaction with the world.
Yisrael Kedoshim
Work listing 10 levels of holiness, emphasizing the unique status of the Jewish people.
Piaseczno Rebbe
Bnei Machshava Tova
Essay by Rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Shapira in which the author promotes the establishment of a “conscious community” aimed at attaining spiritual growth.
Chovat HaTalmidim
20th-century ethical work and self-development guide addressed toward young students, by the Piaseczno rebbe.
Derekh HaMelekh
Sermons on the weekly Torah portions and holidays, and other collected material, by the Piaseczno Rebbe.
Esh Kodesh
Collection of discourses delivered in the Warsaw Ghetto during the Holocaust, grappling religiously and existentially with suffering.
Hakhsharat HaAvrekhim
Rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Shapira’s sequel to his Chovat HaTalmidim
Mevo HaShearim
Sequel to Chovat HaTalmidim and Hakhsharat HaAvrekhim, with discourses on the nature of prophecy and practical instructions for the chasid.
Tzav VeZeruz
Collection of Rabbi Shapira’s short personal thoughts, including chasidic insights and practical instructions for improvement.
Other Chasidut Works
Agra DeKala
19th-century commentary on the Torah by Rabbi Tzvi Elimelech Spira of Dinov.
Arvei Nachal
19th-century commentary on the Torah by Rabbi David Shlomo Eibeschutz.
Avodat Yisrael
19th-century commentary on the Torah and Pirkei Avot by the Maggid of Kozhnitz, Rabbi Yisrael Hopstein.
Ba'al Shem Tov
Anthology of the Ba'al Shem Tov's teachings on the weekly Torah portion, compiled from over 200 texts by his disciples
Bat Ayin
18th-century Torah commentary by R. Avraham Dov Baer of Ovruch.
Be'er Mayim Chaim
Classic 19th-century Torah commentary by R. Chaim Tyrer of Czernowitz, in clear and accessible language
BePardes HaChasidut VeHakabbalah
20th-century introductory work on chasidut and kabbalah by Hillel Zeitlin, an early neo-chasidic thinker.
Beit Aharon
Foundational 19th-century work of the Karliner chasidic sect consisting of Torah insights of its leaders, compiled by the fourth Karliner rebbe.
Beit Yisrael (Ruzhin)
Collection of chasidic teachings and Torah insights of the Ruzhiner Rebbe and his sons.
Bnei Yissaschar
Seminal 19th-century compilation of sermons, with an emphasis on the holidays, by Rabbi Tzvi Elimelech Spira of Dinov.
Chanah Ariel
19th-century work of Chasidic teachings on the Torah and holidays by R. Yitzchak Eizik Epstein
Chayyim VaChesed
Torah insights of the 18th-century R. Chaim Chaykl Levin of Amdur, among the earliest founders of Lithuanian Chasidut
Chiddushei HaRim on Torah
19th-century commentary on the Torah and holidays by the first rebbe of the Ger sect, Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Alter.
Darkhei Yesharim
19th-century short manual on living a righteous life and attaining devekut, or attachment to God.
Degel Machaneh Ephraim
18th-century work by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Ephraim of Sudilkov, containing sermons on the Torah and teachings of his grandfather, the Baal Shem Tov.
Divrei Emet
18th-century commentary on the Torah by Rabbi Yaakov Yitzchak HaLevi Horowitz, known as the Seer of Lublin.
Flames of Faith
21st-century motivational introduction to chasidic thought by Rabbi Zev Reichman, directed at an American audience.
Imrei Shefer
Early 19th-century collection of insights into selected biblical passages, by chasidic leader Rabbi Naftali Tzvi Horowitz of Ropshitz.
Irin Kadishin
19th-century collection of chasidic teachings from Rabbi Yisrael Friedman of Ruzhin and his son, Rabbi Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura.
Keter Shem Tov
One of the first works of the Baal Shem Tov’s teachings, published in the late 18th century.
Maor VaShemesh
19th-century Torah commentary of Rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Epstein, often printed alongside traditional biblical commentaries.
Mareh Yechezkel on Torah
19th-century collection of Torah commentary, sermons, and haggadah commentary of Rabbi Yechezkel Panet, a leading rabbi in 19th-century Romania and founder of the Dayzh chasidic dynasty.
Mekor Mayim Chayim on Baal Shem Tov
Sources and notes on the Baal Shem Tov’s teachings on the weekly Torah portion.
Midrash Pinchas
18th-century collection of teachings published by students of Rabbi Pinchas Shapiro, the Koretzer Rebbe.
Ohev Yisrael
19th-century Torah commentary of the Apter rebbe, a classic of Chasidut
Ohr HaMeir
Collection of the Chasidic teachings of 18th-century Rabbi Zev Wolf of Zhitomyr
Ohr LaShamayim
19th-century Torah commentary of Rabbi Meir HaLevi Rotenberg of Apt.
Sefat Emet
Monumental 19th-century Torah commentary by R. Yehuda Aryeh Leib Alter of Ger
Sha'arei Avodah
Early 19th-century work by Rabbi Aaron HaLevi Horowitz covering topics such as God, divine service, and repentance.
Sha'arei HaYichud VeEmunah
19th-century work that explains and expands upon the section of the Tanya entitled Sha’ar HaYichud VeHaemunah.
Shem MiShmuel
Popular 20th-century, nine-volume collection of sermons delivered by Rabbi Shmuel Bornsztain.
Shivchei HaBesht
19th-century anthology of stories about the Ba'al Shem Tov, considered an important source of information about him
Sidduro Shel Shabbat
Exhaustive 19th-century study on the holiness of Shabbat by Rabbi Chaim Tyrer of Chernovitz
Tiferet Shlomo
19th-century Torah commentary by the first rebbe of the Radomsk dynasty.
Yakar MiPaz
Additional material that was omitted from the Maggid of Kozhnitz’s “Avodat Yisrael.”
Yismach Moshe
19th-century Torah commentary by Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum of Ujhely.
Yosher Divrei Emet
18th-century work in the form of two lengthy letters, detailing key chasidic teachings and practices.
Zera Kodesh
19th-century work on the weekly Torah portions and holidays by the first rebbe of Ropshitz, Rabbi Naftali Tzvi Horowitz.
About Chasidut
Chasidut is a spiritual and mystical revival movement founded in mid-18th century Ukraine by Rabbi Yisrael ben Eliezer, known as the Ba’al Shem Tov. With teachings drawing on Kabbalah and focusing on ideas like joy in religious practice, intention during prayer, attachment to God (“devekut”), and God’s omnipresence in the material world, Chasidut emphasizes that all can access divinity.
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