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Hasidism, a form of ultra-Orthodox Judaism, developed in Eastern Europe during the eighteenth century as a spiritual response to overly meticulous religious practices. Sects quickly spread, creating dynasties of charismatic leaders called rebbes, who were named after the communities they served. Ra…
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