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Where was Mordecai Kaplan originally from?

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Mordecai Kaplan was born in Lithuania, but immigrated to the United States in 1890. He became a leading figure in the American Reform movement, and his work has been influential in the development of Jewish philosophy and theology. Kaplan is best known for his concept of "Judaism as a civilization," which emphasizes the importance of Jewish culture and history as well as religious practice.