About Boruch of Medzhybizh
Boruch of Medzhybizh was an author.
Boruch of Medzhybizh (1753–1811), was a grandson of the Baal Shem Tov, the founder of Hasidic Judaism.
In his later years Boruch became depressed and his followers brought in Hershel of Ostropol as a court jester of sorts. Hershel was one of the first documented Jewish comics. One tale has Hershel lingering for several days and dying in Boruch's own bed surrounded by Boruch and his followers.
When Boruch died in 1811 on 18 Kislev 5572 (4 December 1811), his chasidim (followers) numbered in the thousands.
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Boruch of Medzhybizh was born in Medzhybizh.
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Boruch of Medzhybizh died in 1811.
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Boruch of Medzhybizh was an author.
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