Hasidic Judaism, a vibrant branch of the Jewish ... Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Kotzk (1787-1859), also known as the Kotzker Rebbe, challenged his followers to confront the illusions and pretensions ...

The landmarks of the Hasidic neighborhood, the prayer house (the shtibl), ritual bath (mikveh), studyhouse (besmedresh), rebbe's residence, and school, are usually all within walking distance of ...

It is difficult to obtain accurate estimates of the Hasidic population. The Hasidim are reluctant to count themselves: when asked how many followers he had, the Lubavitcher Rebbe replied ...

The author of “All Who Go Do Not Return” speaks with JTA about Hasidic culture, first transgressions and how a new generation of formerly haredi Orthodox Jews is defying stereotypes.

Housing minister keeps his main portfolio but relinquishes 2nd job after outcry for his dancing to anti-Zionist song; he ...

at West 34th Street, in 1997. Like its founders, many of B&H’s employees are Satmar Hasidic Jews — the shop is closed on Saturdays in observance of Shabbat, and kosher candies are available ...