Despite this , the town was known for its anti-hasidic misnagdim .
According to legend the Baal Shem Tov visited Slutsk in 1733 at the invitation of Shmuel Ickowicz .
Despite this , the town was known for Slutsk 's anti-hasidic misnagdim .
According to legend the Baal Shem Tov visited Slutsk in 1733 at the invitation of Shmuel Ickowicz .