Baal Shem
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Baal Shem
Suite for vn. and pf. by Bloch, comp. 1923, subtitled '3 pictures of Chassidic Life'. Baal Shem Tov (Master of the Good Name) founded the Jewish sect of Chassidism in 17th cent. Movements are Vidui (Contrition), Nigun (Improvisation), and Simchas Torah (Rejoicing of the Law). Version with orch., 1939, f.p. NY 1941.
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(member of a Jewish mystic movement)
Hasidism
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