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Tag: Hasidic Life

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Rabbi Mayer Moskowitz z”l, on Hasidic life in pre-war Czernowitz

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 17 Nov

Rabbi Mayer Moskowitz provided a unique perspective on Jewish life in pre-war Czernowitz, highlighting its vibrant Hasidic community alongside its renowned status as a cultural hub.

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VIDEO: Hasidic Jew’s trip to Iran to find Queen Esther’s tomb

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 18 Jun

Abraham Schwartz, a young Hasidic man, embarked on a bold journey to Iran to visit the tombs of Queen Esther and Mordechai right before Purim.

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‘Not From Here: The Song of America’

Judy Bolton-Fasman in Hadassah · 21 Jan

Leah Lax's "Not From Here: The Song of America" delves into the immigrant experience in America by presenting personal narratives interwoven with her own family history and insights from her time in the Hasidic community.

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On screen, the beauty of Hasidic life transcends a cloistered world's restrictions

Mira Fox in Forward · 13 Jan 2023

The article discusses two films, "Where Life Begins" and "A Life Apart," that offer portrayals of Hasidic life.

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In Satmar Williamsburg, even the Legos wear yarmulkes

Mira Fox in Forward · 21 Jul 2022

In Williamsburg's Satmar Hasidic community, toy stores like Toys 2 Discover offer a unique glimpse into the community's lifestyle and values.

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At a Catskills Reunion, a Bungalow Colony’s Past and Present Come Together

Roslyn Bernstein in Tablet · 6 Oct 2014

A Catskills bungalow colony with a rich history dating back to 1941, originally founded by Nathan Jacoby, was recently the site of a reunion organized by his granddaughters.