I believe that there are many people here who identify as “Chassidim” or “Chassidish” or something like that.
In my mind, this means that their life has been effected in some way by a revolution started by the Ba’al Shem Tov a few hundred years ago.
I am very curious to know how different people feel about this:
How would your Yiddishkeit or life in general have been different if not for the Ba’al Shem Tov?
What does it mean to you that you are a Chassid?
I would love to hear a variety of perspectives about this. Please share your personal perspective.