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Book Review: America’s hassidim – a snapshot

Why the ultra-Orthodox sects have flourished while other Jewish communities have struggled.

Satmar hassidim dance at a Lag Ba’omer celebration in Kiryat Joel.
Satmar hassidim dance at a Lag Ba’omer celebration in Kiryat Joel.
(photo credit: REUTERS)
ByABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN
FEBRUARY 12, 2015 16:21
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