Tag: Hasidim

During the tumultuous period of World War II, many Hasidic rebbes and their followers faced difficult choices between staying in their communities or fleeing to safety.
The author reflects on his experiences as a Jew and his relationship with the sea.
This photo essay by Agnieszka Traczewska documents the presence and revival of Hasidic Jewish life in Poland.
In the book "With Us More Than Ever," Yoram Bilu explores the belief held by some Chabad Lubavitch Hasidim that their deceased leader, Menachem Mendel Schneerson, is still alive and present among them.
In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, a rift emerged between the Hasidic movement and its opponents, particularly the Lithuanian mitnagdim, over theological issues, notably pantheism.
In Sullivan County, NY, zoning changes are prompting developers to replace outdated bungalows with modern townhouses, impacting the traditional Jewish holiday culture in the area that dates back to post-World War II.
The discussion explores the belief among Lubavitch Hasidim regarding the identity of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menachem Mendel Schneerson, as the Messiah.
The text discusses the trend of beards in fashion and the historical significance of beards in Jewish culture.