Loving and Beloved: Tales of Rabbi Levi Yitzhak of Berdichev, Defender of Israel is a collection of Hassidic stories that reflects the powerful ideology of one of the best-known hasidic masters. Known for his profound love of the Jewish people, his devotion to his Creator, his remarkable scholarship, and his powerful defense of all Jews – all of which earned him the title “Defender of Israel” – Rabbi Levi Yitzhak’s deep moral and spiritual heritage make him a model for the Jewish people of this century.
 
Now, distinguished Israeli scholar and writer Simcha Raz, uses his unique ability to imbue the sweetness and beauty of Jewish wisdom into a series of outstanding collections on a variety of themes. With the seamless translation of Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins, Simcha Raz shares Rabbi Levi Yitzhak’s profound teachings with English speakers around the world.