Hassidim
Will Chabad lead American Jewry? - opinion
Zohran Mamdani’s election as the mayor of New York City is the final nail in the coffin containing the deceased body of Jewish power in American politics.
IDF, Shin Bet arrest eight Palestinians suspected of assaulting Israelis in West Bank village
Arad residents protest alleged Gur Hassidic ‘takeover’ of city amid rising violence
Silence before speaking: Logotherapy helps process trauma, evil after October 7
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.
A hassidic grand rabbi's voice of support of the IDF amid war with Hamas
The letter fills some of the functions of prayer – a recognition that IDF service at this time is a laudable enterprise and an expression of gratitude for those risking their lives to defend Israel.
McCarthy’s sitdown with Jewish leaders was ‘waste of time', says Congressional candidate
A later tweet suggested that the intended message behind Mondaire Jones' statement had been missed.
Israeli citizen arrested in Uman, facing deportation from Ukraine - report
This is the second arrest of an ultra-orthodox Jew in Uman in two days.
A ship nearly sank. A shofar saved it. Here's how
Because of Rabbi Elazar’s great holiness, the fulfillment of the mitzvah resulted in the storm passing, and they were all saved in his merit.
When UK rabbis realized hassidim drained the swamps of pre-state Israel
Seeing such people tilling the land, draining marshes, and sweating under the sun was a sure sign of the coming redemption for the rabbis of the United Kingdom.
Belz hassidic leader has been unafraid to go against the grain - opinion
The leadership of Belz Hassidic Rabbi Yissachar Dov Rokeach is both worthy of recognition and a reason for optimism.
