The Tremble of Love: A Novel of the Baal Shem Tov

By: Ani Tuzman

Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki

A story inspired by the legendary spiritual master, Rabbi Yisroel ben Eliezar, known as the Baal Shem Tov, the Good Master of the Name, who beckoned forth love from the hearts of rag pickers, ruby merchants, midwives, and murderers.

Poor orphan. Simpleton. Harder to tame than the wind.

He hears what they call him.

But he listens to the presence his father promised would never leave him.

Yisroel finds his way to those who nurture his healing gifts and rare compassion - until he embraces a destiny he cannot yet fathom nor deny any longer.

Honoring women, children, and the poor as his teachers. Celebrating life's simplest deeds as worship. Praying with joyous abandon. Loving without condition. Yisroel's "irreverent" practices threaten the established authorities, among them an embittered rabbinic leader with a mission of his own: to destroy the irrepressible master known as the Baal Shem Tov and his growing community of followers.

Set in the richly textured Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth of the 1700s, this exquisite reimagining of one of history's most revered and revolutionary mystics transports listeners back in time to experience the true meaning of power and the timeless grace of love.

Character List and Glossary are available at anituzman.com.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

©2016 Ani Tuzman (P)2017 Ani Tuzman

Awe

I am in awe at the absolute beauty of the story… Wondering how much is fact and how much is fiction. I am truly blessed for having had the experience of this book

The Baal Shem Tov…a light to our soul

while it is long, it is poignant. At times you can feel as if you are in the presence of the Baal Shem Tov. He speaks to the deepest of our longing’s and experiences. He also gives great hope for our journey to Hashem. The narration is very rich, as if you were listening to Tevye from fiddler on the roof.

A blessing

I was deeply moved by this book. It has been my companion over the last few weeks. It is a space where I’ve gone for peace and comfort and steadiness.
It is warm, and human, and a blessing.
This book has shared a great deal of wisdom and light, compassion, and patience with me. I am grateful.

Beautiful story, wonderfully read

This is a wonderful story about an intriguing person. It is inspiring whether or not you are interested in reading about a famous rabbi. Well-researched and absorbing.

Beautiful, amazing, inspiring

Ani Tuzman has poured love as well as careful historical research into this historical novel. She has woven an enchanting tapestry of what can be known of the life of Israel ben Eliezer and what can only be conjectured from the ripples of love and spiritual wisdom that he left in the world. B"H