Template:HasidicDynasties

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Hasidic dynasty	Usually has these characteristics
1	Originally founded by an outstanding leader, often known as a Rebbe / Tzadik / Admor / Ruv / Grand Rabbi.
2	Continues beyond initial leader's lifetime by succession of selected member or descendant.
3	Often named after a town where the founder may have been born or lived, or where the group began.
4	Has or had followers following successive leaders or may continue without one.