Acharonim
The Baal Shem Tov (c. 1700–1760): biography, teachings and the founding of Hasidism
The life of the Baal Shem Tov, Rabbi Yisrael ben Eliezer: what the sources say, the legends, his teachings and the birth of Hasidism.
Sages of Israel
Hasidic masters
The Baal Shem Tov, his disciples and the Hasidic dynasties.
Acharonim
The Maggid of Mezritch, Rabbi Dov Ber (c. 1704–1772): biography and teachings
The life of the Maggid of Mezritch, Rabbi Dov Ber: his meeting with the Baal Shem Tov, his leadership of Hasidism and his disciples.
Acharonim
Rabbi Elimelech of Lizhensk (1717–1787): biography and Noam Elimelech
The life of Rabbi Elimelech of Lizhensk: disciple of the Maggid of Mezritch, brother of Rabbi Zusha and author of the Noam Elimelech.
Acharonim
Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev (1740–1809): biography and Kedushat Levi
The life of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev: disciple of the Maggid of Mezritch, author of Kedushat Levi and defender of the people of Israel.
Acharonim
Rabbi Nachman of Breslov (1772–1810): biography, works and teachings
The life of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov: great-grandson of the Baal Shem Tov, his pilgrimage to Israel, Likutei Moharan, hitbodedut and Breslov.
Acharonim
Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi (1745–1812): biography, the Tanya and the founding of Chabad
The life of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi: disciple of the Maggid of Mezritch, founder of Chabad, author of the Tanya, his imprisonment and his death.