Revision as of 13:18, 16 June 2026 by Raphaelwilmowsky(talk | contribs)(Created page with "'''Rabbi Chaim of Krasna''' was among the close circle of the Baal Shem Tov's companions, and was held in great esteem among the Chassidim. The Baal Shem Tov told him that he always remembered him in his prayers, and even gave him a mnemonic by which to remember his name in return: ''eshet chaver'' — "a companion's wife" — ''Chaya bas Rachel''; ''k'chaver'' — "like the companion" — ''Chaim ben Rivka''. He longed all his life to ascend to the Land of Israel....")
