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Created page with "Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk (sometimes called RaMaM of Horodok) (1730-1788) became the "Leader of the Chassidim" after the passing of his Rebbe, the Maggid of Mezritch, as specified in the Maggid's will. His influence was significant throughout Lithuanian and Belarusian Jewry, during which time the Chassidic movement grew substantially in these regions. His personality was characterized by great humility. He would sign every letter with the title "Truly Humble One,..."