What is the Haskalah?
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The Haskalah is the Jewish Enlightenment, a movement that sought to reform Judaism in the 18th and 19th centuries. It was inspired by the European Enlightenment, and its goals were to modernize Judaism, make it more compatible with secular society, and improve the status of Jews in Europe. The Haskalah had a significant impact on Jewish life, and its legacy is still debated today.
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