[Avodah] The AriZal and the Baal Shem Tov

[Jay F. Shachter]

>
> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2020 14:23:03 -0500
> From: Zev Sero <zev at sero.name>
> 
>>
>> ... and thus observing this practice may constitute an imitation of
>> pagan ritual.
>>
> 
> The fact that the AriZal and the Baal Shem Tov themselves personally 
> practiced it should be enough to dismiss any such concerns.
> 

Please explain the logic behind that statement.


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