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	The townsfolk took care of the orphan for a few short years, after which he was left to fend for himself.		The townsfolk took care of the orphan for a few short years, after which he was left to fend for himself.

			In his youth, the Baal Shem Tov enjoyed spending time in the forest after ''cheder'' (boys' school), reviewing his studies and enjoying nature. On one occasion, he encountered a hidden ''tzaddik'' (righteous man) engaged in devout prayer under a tree. The Baal Shem Tov observed the man and asked him to teach him Torah. After some time, the tzaddik introduced him to Rabbi Meir, the head of a secret group of hidden mystics. The Baal Shem Tov studied with Rabbi Meir for 4 years, gaining knowledge of the inner dimension of the Torah and Kabbalah. In later days, the Baal Shem Tov told his disciples that during those years with Rabbi Meir, he met Elijah the prophet.