Rabbi Baruch of Medzeboz
Date of Passing: 18-Kislev. Grandson of the Baal Shem Tov and Rebbe Nachman's uncle. A disciple of Rabbi Pinchas of Koretz, Rabbi Baruch was rabbi in Tulchin...
Rabbi Baruch of Medzeboz
Son of Adil, the Baal Shem Tov's daughter, he was Rebbe Nachman's uncle.
A disciple of Rabbi Pinchas of Koretz, Rabbi Baruch was rabbi in Tulchin. In 1788, he moved back to Medzeboz but traveled to Tulchin for month long visits each summer and winter. His court in Medzeboz was renowned for the splendor with which it was conducted. It included the famous badchan (jester) Rabbi Hershele Ostropoler.
Rabbi Baruch was among those present at the assembly of jewish leaders in Berdichov in 1802, to discuss Russia's projected anti-Jewish measures. When there, he defended Rebbe Nachman from attacks by other Chassidic leaders.
Rabbi Baruch is buried in Medzeboz, near his grandfather, the Baal Shem Tov.
