The Baal Shem Tov also known as the Besht, undertook an urgent and perilous mission. He wanted to hasten the coming of the Messiah. The Jewish people and all humanity were suffering too much, beset by too many evils. They had to be saved, and swiftly. For having tried to meddle with history, the Besht was punished. He was banished along with his faithful servant to distant land. In despair, the servant implored his Master to exercise his mysterious powers to bring them both home. “Impossible,” the Besht replied. “My powers, my Mystical powers have been taken from me.” "Then, please say a prayer, recite a litany, work a miracle.” “Impossible,” the master replied. “I have forgotten everything.” And so they fell to weeping. Suddenly the Master turned to his Servant and asked, “My friend, remind me of a prayer, any prayer.” ”If only I could said the Servant. “I have forgotten everything.” ”Everything, absolutely everything?” ”Everything,” sa...
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