“But Rebbi… What about the trip to Leipzig? The tailor? The mysterious Shabbos guest?”

“I’ll teach you what happens to Jews who step into our streets! I’m going to finish you off, right here!”

Why was the Baal Shem Tov acting so calm when there seemed to be little time left?

“You’re not in control of our fate.” R’ Leib shook his head. “Only Hashem is in charge”

“You’re missing the point here,” R’ Leib said softly, but his eyes were piercing. “There is no poritz, there is no tax, there are no gentiles in this entire city — there is only H ...

“What do you mean I can’t marry your daughter? Do you know who I am? You don’t just say no to me!”

"Now my debt is paid — the exact amount you had saved up for your daughter’s dowry"

“I don’t think it’s a good idea.” Shaya shook his head. “But I see you will not change your mind”

"What happened, Marat? Did your conscience finally awaken inside your dark heart? Tell me the tru—”

Naftali was still up, which was no surprise. He often learned very late into the night. But why was he crying like this?

"If you want to ever see the boy alive, you need to impress me. Quickly"