Keter Shem Tov: teachings of the Baal Shem Tov on the parashah
Keter Shem Tov (כתר שם טוב), “The Crown of the Good Name,” gathers teachings of the Baal Shem Tov on the parashah, the weekly Torah portion.
Quick facts
| Title | Keter Shem Tov (“The Crown of the Good Name”) |
| Content | Teachings of the Baal Shem Tov on the parashah |
| First printing | Zolkva, 1794 (according to Sefaria) |
| Genre | Hasidism |
What we know
Sefaria’s entry is brief: it describes it as teachings of the Baal Shem Tov on the parashah. We have not verified its structure or how the material was gathered, so nothing more is claimed.
Frequently asked questions
Did the Baal Shem Tov write it?
It gathers teachings attributed to him; it is not documented that he wrote it.
Sources
- Keter Shem Tov, entry on Sefaria