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What is the focus of the Haskalah movement?
What is the focus of the Haskalah movement?
- Fostering isolation from Western society
- Broadening intellectual and social horizons of Jews (correct)
- Preserving traditional Jewish practices
- Promoting religious extremism
What does the term 'Haskalah' mean in medieval Jewish literature?
What does the term 'Haskalah' mean in medieval Jewish literature?
- The soul
- The intellect (correct)
- The body
- The heart
Who were the followers of the Haskalah movement called?
Who were the followers of the Haskalah movement called?
- Hasidim
- Mishnah
- Maskilim (correct)
- Sabbateans
Which biblical verse is associated with the term 'maskilim'?
Which biblical verse is associated with the term 'maskilim'?
When did the terms 'maskilim' and 'Haskalah' become prominent?
When did the terms 'maskilim' and 'Haskalah' become prominent?
What is the primary message of the Hasidic movement?
What is the primary message of the Hasidic movement?
Who is considered the founder of the Hasidic movement?
Who is considered the founder of the Hasidic movement?
What is the central concept in Hasidic religious observance and personal growth?
What is the central concept in Hasidic religious observance and personal growth?
Which region saw the initial spread of the Hasidic movement?
Which region saw the initial spread of the Hasidic movement?
What is one of the distinctive features of Hasidic prayer services?
What is one of the distinctive features of Hasidic prayer services?
What role did Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer play in the spread of the Hasidic movement?
What role did Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer play in the spread of the Hasidic movement?
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