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Jewish names traditionally do not have surnames, just first name 'son of ('ben' in Hebrew)' father's name. So the Bal Shem Tov's name was Israel ben (son of, not short for 'Benjamin'!) Eliezer. Of course, Jews adopted the lcoal naming conventions of tehir coutryand time as well as the authorities and neighbours expected it, but the traditional form is still used for all religious purposes.
The Arab equivalen to 'ben' is 'ibn', used in the same way.
The same system was used in many societies before they became large, centralised and bureucratic. In Britain, the Norman Domesday Book 'census' turned many 'son of' names to permanent surnames: Michael 'son of John' became Michael Johnson. (Much later, 'sons of Sean or Shane' in Ireland also became Johnson when their names were Anglicised).
Other 'son of' names in the British Isles were 'Mc/Mac' (Scotland), Fitz (England); the prefix 'O' in Ireland means grandson (apparently).
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When did Baal Shem Tov die?
Baal Shem Tov died on 1760-05-22.
What is Baal Shem Tov's birthday?
Baal Shem Tov was born on August 27, 1698.
Was rabbi nachman of breslov the grandson of the baal Shem Tov?
Possibly
Who was the Baal Shem Tov?
The Baal Shem Tov was the founder of a Jewish sect called the Chassidim. They are a very Orthodox group, and the Baal was revered by his followers for being wise and compassionate and also for teaching that worship and prayer should be joyful. For a wonderful and moving glimpse into the world of the Chassidim, I recommend the novel 'THE CHOSEN' by Chaim Potok :) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
When did Shem Tov ibn Shem Tov die?
Shem Tov ibn Shem Tov died in 1440.
When was Shem Tov ibn Shem Tov born?
Shem Tov ibn Shem Tov was born in 1390.
Did Baal Shem Tov convert to Islam?
B"H Let me ask you a question, is the sky red? The answer is no. So no he did not convert to Islam. He's the holly Reb Yisroel Baal Shem, why would he convert? I don't think we would be studying his Chassidus if he converted to any religion and I don't think the Magid of Mezeritch would promote his Chassidus as well. Therefore the Baal Shem Tov definitely did not convert. FYI the Alter Rebbe is a great Tzaddik! Moshiach now!!
When was Baal Shem of London born?
Baal Shem of London was born in 1708.
When was Shem-Tov ibn Falaquera born?
Shem-Tov ibn Falaquera was born in 1225.
When did Shem-Tov ibn Falaquera die?
Shem-Tov ibn Falaquera died in 1290.
When did Joseph ibn Shem-Tov die?
Joseph ibn Shem-Tov died in 1480.
When was Victor Shem-Tov born?
Victor Shem-Tov was born on 1915-02-01.
