The Baal Shem Tov: Episode 1 (with Prof. Glenn Dynner)
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Historical Context of Podolia and the Emergence of Hasidism
This chapter explores the historical and cultural landscape of Podolia between the late 17th and mid-18th centuries, focusing on the Jewish experience within the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. It highlights the socio-economic dynamics, periods of prosperity, and the resilience of Jewish communities in the face of violence, setting the stage for the rise of the Baal Shem Tov and Hasidism.
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