Hasidic+Jews

Hasidism Hasidism

-A religon based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality. *Brelov, Lubavitch(Chabad), Satmar, Ger and more
 * Hasidism orginiated in Poland in the 18th century by Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer who then became known as the Baal Shem Tov ("Master of the Good Name")
 * Its focus is on the joyful observance of God's commandments.
 *  Taught that purity or heart is more pleasing to God then learning.
 * Boundless love for God and the world He created.
 * Many ideas derive from Jewish Mysticis
 * Stressed the mercy of God and encouraged joyous religous expression through music and dance
 * Holy Book: **Torah**
 * They worship in a Hasidic synagogue
 * Your taught that God's presence was in all of one's surroundings and that one should serve God in one's every deed and word.
 * Hasidic Leaders, known as tzadikim, helps the followers attain a closer realtionship with God
 * Hasidism broke into different groups which are headed by different tzadikim. These sects include
 * The Lubavitch sect in Brooklyn New York has about 200,000 members.
 * In different sects of Hasidism, the clothing attire differs.
 * Clothing consists of ankle-length black coats and wide-rimmed black hats. Men and boys traditionally leave their "side-curls" uncut. Women cover their hair in public with a headscarf or a wig.
 * The largest groups are located in Israel and the United States.
 * Hasidic communities also exist in Canada, England, Belgium and Australia