Reb Shmuel of Kotsk

GPTKB entity

Statements (24)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Rabbi
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Kotsk_Hasidism
gptkbp:birthPlace gptkb:Kotsk,_Poland
gptkbp:birthYear 1787
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Kotsk
gptkbp:deathYear 1859
gptkbp:famousQuote "One must seek the truth within."
"Truth is the essence of the soul."
"A person must be true to themselves."
"Doubt is a part of faith."
"The heart must be open to God."
gptkbp:followedBy gptkb:Kotsker_Hasidim
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Reb Shmuel of Kotsk
gptkbp:influence Jewish_thought
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Rabbi_Israel_Baal_Shem_Tov
gptkbp:knownFor gptkb:Leadership_in_Hasidic_Judaism
gptkbp:legacy Influence_on_modern_Hasidic_thought
gptkbp:notableWork Teachings on faith and doubt
gptkbp:placeOfDeath gptkb:Kotsk,_Poland
gptkbp:taught Emphasis on authenticity
Critique of superficiality
Importance of personal connection to God
Value of questioning in faith
gptkbp:title Rebbe