Hassidim
New Israeli drama Ambiguity explores secret lives of disbelieving haredim in Jerusalem - interview
The series is about a secret society of haredim (ultra-Orthodox) who have stopped believing and meet clandestinely with others who feel as they do.
As a YouTuber targets Orthodox communities, the right wrestles with its antisemitism problem
Góra Kalwaria: The legacy of Poland’s ‘New Jerusalem’ and Gur hassidim
A biblical legend: Yom Kippur and the mystery of Miriam's Well
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The Maggid of Melbourne: Praying for peace
The prayer is a new composition in its own right.
Leading Chassidic Rebbes and Rabbis Meet with Rabbi Yoel Pinto
'Why are your mercies a fist?': A look at Breslov hassidim's music scene
Breslov musicians are on the vanguard of original Hebrew music, the author says.
We must fight for hostages but know we cannot imagine what they're going through - opinion
The tale speaks to the value of personal experience, suggesting that reading, hearing, or knowing about an event cannot replace the unmediated moment of personal experience.
Public transport strengthened for private wedding at Goldknopf's request
Construction and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf asks for additional bus from ultra-Orthodox cities to Jerusalem for Gerer Rebbe's grandson's wedding.
Hassidic rabbis can help release Gaza hostages - this is how
Ettinger and Mikhalzohn recounted tales about hassidic master Rabbi Moshe Leib of Sasów (ca. 1745-1807) and his efforts to fulfill the mitzvah of pidyon shevuyim – securing the release of captives.
When a hassidic rabbi traded himself to save Jewish hostages
While the cardinal likely knew of the biblical precedent of his offer, it is less likely that he was aware of the hassidic tradition of a religious leader who did trade places with a captive.
Sex offender who gave high profile interview to Hasidic comedian pleads guilty
Gershon Selinger, 41, pleaded guilty to the felony of first-degree sexual abuse of a minor under the age of 11.
Israel-Hamas war: A Hassidic rebbe's prayer for soldiers
The text that was recited was not the well-known version of the prayer for IDF soldiers; it predates that prayer, and is meant to underscore that battles are won with prayers, not armed fighting.
