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-Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov (abbreviated as Besht) was initially the leader of hidden tzaddikim and later became the founder and creator of the Chassidic movement, from which all Chassidic courts developed and branched out.
+'''Rabbi Yisroel Baal Shem Tov''' (abbreviated as Besht) was initially the leader of hidden tzaddikim and later became the founder and creator of the Chassidic movement, from which all Chassidic courts developed and branched out.
 He was born on 18 Elul 5458 (August 24, 1698) and passed away on 6 Sivan (first day of Shavuot) 5520 (May 21, 1760). His resting place is in the town of Mezhibuzh.