Keter Shem Tov

Keter Shem Tov was the first published work of the teachings of Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov, the founder of Hasidism. The book was published in Zalkevo, 1794, more than thirty years after Rabbi Israel's passing. The book contains numerous, but brief, Hasidic interpretations of the Torah.
The Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic movement has republished the work in a number of new editions.

Teachings

In Keter Shem Tov, the Baal Shem Tov stresses the importance and esteem placed on the recital of Psalms.

Quotes

"A mashal is a vessel for the pure enlightenment of the mind"

Publishing

A complete edition of Keter Shem Tov was published by the Chabad publishing house, Kehot Publication Society, in 2004. The new edition was edited and annotated by Rabbi Jacob Immanuel Schochet who recompiled the collection and added annotations, footnotes, cross references and textual corrections.
A Paraphrased Translation of Keter Shem Tov including the Additions Added by Rabbi Immanuel Schochet was released by Rabbi Zevi Wineberg. in July. 2020.