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Baal Shem Tov
Baal Shem Tov

Baal Shem Tov, born in 1698 and died on May 22, 1760, was a Jewish rabbi and the founder of the Hasidic movement. He emphasized the importance of inner spiritual experiences and the value of simple living, which had a profound impact on Jewish culture and religion. more

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“We should not laugh at the person who becoming caught up in his prayer bends his body or moves about in strange ways. Perhaps he moves in this manner to wave off unwelcome thoughts that would interrupt the prayer. Would we find it funny if we saw a person drowning going through strange motions doing whatever was necessary to save his life?”

“Yes, the investor is often his own worst enemy. Yes, the marketing colossus known as the mutual fund industry provides the weaponry which enables investors to indulge their suicidal instincts. No, the fund industry was hardly an innocent bystander in the market boom and the subsequent carnage. "We have met the enemy and he is us"... all of us.”