56 The synagogue with tunnels underneath it is the world headquarters for one of the largest Hasidic Jewish sects. The Hasidic movement was started in Western Ukraine by man know as ' Baal Shem Tov.' (en.m.wikipedia.org) posted 316 days ago by ArtemisY 316 days ago by ArtemisY +56 / -0 Baal Shem Tov - Wikipedia 8 comments share 8 comments share save hide report block hide replies
We already know what Baal translates to but what about the Shem tov?
BA'AL (he took possession of) SHEM (semite) TOV (star)
Ba'al (heathen God, demon, devil)
Shem (name)
Tov (good, as in 'Mazel Tov')
'Demon with the good name'?
Thanks.