Shemtov, Baruch Tzvi

שמטוב - ברוך צבי

Rabbi Baruch Tzvi Shemtov — Chassid

This summary is drawn from the Rebbe's letters to him (the late 1940s); I did not find a published biography.

What the letters show

Fulfilling one's mission. The Rebbe taught that one's mission should be fulfilled with self-nullification, however it may seem outwardly (IK 467).

Spreading Torah materials. He encouraged thoughtful distribution of Torah materials and active involvement in communal work (IK 436), and spreading chassidic materials and news clippings to inspire action (IK 509).

Halachah and prayer. One letter explores intricate halachic questions that arise when traveling across time zones during Sefiras HaOmer (IK 494). At Rabbi Shemtov's request, the Rebbe prayed for individuals who were imprisoned (IK 272).

Sources: the Rebbe's letters cited above.

Shiurim in this topic

272. Mentioning Prisoners and Sending Sefer Toldos Maharash הזכרת אסורים ושליחת ספר תולדות מהר"ש

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436. Disseminating Publications and Community Involvement הפצת פרסומים ומעורבות קהילתית

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467. On Fulfilling One's Mission and the True Role of a Shaliach על מילוי שליחותו והתפקיד האמיתי של שליח

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494. Counting the Omer, Crossing the International Date Line, and Holiday Observance ספירת העומר, חציית קו התאריך הבינלאומי, וקיום החגים

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509. Sharing Publications, Press Clippings, and Arranging a Meeting with Mr. Shragai שיתוף פרסומים, קטעי עיתונות, וסידור פגישה עם מר שרגאי

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