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Chassidim (plural of chassid) are a subset of Orthodox Jews. They are the ones who wear a long black coat all the time, a fur hat on festivals, and follow a rabbi whom they call a rebbe. Very many chassidim speak Yiddish.
Within chassidut itself, there are extant over twenty groups, ranging up to a few tens of thousands of members.
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∙ 12y agochasid means a member of a chasidus. chasidim means many members.
chasidus is a Jewish sect.
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What are the release dates for A Separate Voice Lives of the Traditional Orthodox and Chassidim - 2000?
A Separate Voice Lives of the Traditional Orthodox and Chassidim - 2000 was released on: USA: 19 July 2000 (Long Island International Film Expo)
Who was the Baal Shem Tov?
The Baal Shem Tov was the founder of a Jewish sect called the Chassidim. They are a very Orthodox group, and the Baal was revered by his followers for being wise and compassionate and also for teaching that worship and prayer should be joyful. For a wonderful and moving glimpse into the world of the Chassidim, I recommend the novel 'THE CHOSEN' by Chaim Potok :) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Isn't Chabad Lubavitch stricter than Modern Orthodox Judaism?
yes, Chabad-Lubavitch is considered Ultra-Orthodox as are all Chassidim the use of the term orthodox and Ultra-orthodox in Judaism is fairly recent used by Reform to differentiate them.
Do Orthodox Jews educate or convert people to their beliefs?
No Jews, regardless of level of observation, seek converts. However, if people wish to convert, Orthodox Rabbis will assist them after being convinced that the potential converts are sincere in their actions. That being said, most Orthodox groups, especially Chassidim, try to get non-observant Jews more involved in Judaism.
What color does Jewish priest wear for Passover?
There are no specific colours that Jews wear while praying. While some people prefer to wear quiet and conservative colors other people will wear bright colours and patterns. It really comes down to personal taste. Amongst the Chassidim, most men prefer to wear black.
Why is Tefillin not worn on the Sabbath?
According to the Torah (Jewish Bible), tefillin should be worn as a sign or reminder that God brought the Jewish people out of slavery in Egypt. Since Shabbat is a day of rest, it serves to remind us of this in its own right; therefore the laying of tefillin is unnecessary. The same applies during Pesach (Passover), Sukkot, Shavuot, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.Some rabbis, rishonim (rabbis living between the 11th and 15th centuries) and poskim (legal scholars) argue that tefillin should also not be worn during the Hol HaMoed, the weekdays of Pesach and Sukkot, while others say that they should be worn (with the result that most Ashkenazic Jews - those originating from Northern Europe - and Yemenite Jews do with the exception of some Chassidim such as Chabad, whereas most Sephardic Jews - those from Spain, Portugal and Northern Africa - do not).
What is a ceremony that are held for Jewish boys aged twelve to thirteen?
For babies, if they are boys, they have a Bris Milah. For girls they have a Zevad habat. In Chassidim, boys have their first haircut, which is called an Upsherin. Girls have their first Sabbath Candle lighting. When boys turn 13, they make their Bar Mitzvah. Girls have Bat Mitzvah, when they are 12.
What is the Jewish rites of passage?
For newborns: Brit Milah for boys; Zeved Habat for girls; At age 3 years (In Chassidim) Upsherins for boys; First Shabbat candle lighting for girls. For Teens; Bar Mitzvah for boys; Bat Mitzvah for girls. Marriage.
Who speaks Yiddish?
For Jews from central and eastern Europe Yiddish was a common language in addition to any local tongue. Today few speak it but for a few phrases or words. If you need a translator and are in NY try the Daily Forward newspaper people as that was a Yiddish language paper for years (and still is). If you're outside NY then depending where you are you can still try them or three bets are a college where Yiddish is studied, a "Talmud Torah" school, or a local synagogue may know who among the congregation still knows the language.Yiddish words which have become English include: bagel (a bread roll in the shape of a doughnut), bris (circumcision of a boy), boychick (young man), bubkes (nothing), chutzpah (nerve), gelt (money), glitch (malfunction), golem (a man-made monster), goy (a gentile), kibitz (to gossip or bore someone), klutz (clumsy person), mazel Tov! (congratulations), nosh (snack), oy (interjection of pain or horror), schmaltz (chicken fat-and as a result, sickening stuff), schmo or schmuck (stupid person), schmutter (rags or clothes), speil (sales pitch), tush (backside), zaftig (plump or chubby {females})Many older Jews, Rabbis and Chassidim speak Yiddish.
Why are there matzos that are NOT for Passover?
During Pesach (Passover), the ownership and consumption of chametz is strictly prohibited to Jews (Exodus ch.12); so strictly that the penalty for doing so is karet, spiritual excommunication from God.Chametz is any product made from one of the five grains (wheat, barley, spelt, rye and oats) which has come into contact with water for more than eighteen minutes, which would cause Chimutz (leavening). This includes pasta, bread, cookies, beer and non-Passover matzah, since all of them are in contact with water during manufacture.To be kosher for Pesach, matzah must be special shmurah ("observed" or "guarded") matzah, which means that the person who made them has kept a careful eye on them before and during baking to ensure that the matzah flour (which itself has been closely guarded against contact with water ever since the grain was harvested) is in contact with water for no more than eighteen minutes before it has finished baking (once baked, the five grains cannot become chametz). The baking is often carried out by chaburas (groups) of Orthodox Jewish men.This "guarded" method of manufacture is quite a bit more complex than the production of not-for-Pesach matzah; and so, when making matzah for use during the rest of the year, it is less expensive to make the type that are not kosher for Pesach since the Torah-laws against chametz do not apply at other times of the year.Simply, people like to eat matzah at times that are not Passover and the process to make non-Kosher for Passover Matzot is cheaper.
Why are there different groups within Judaism?
In ancient times, there were up to 4 sects of Judaism:The PhariseesThe SaduceesThe Essenesthe NazarenesIn modern times, there are more than 4 different groups within Judaism:Ultra-OrthodoxHarediModern OrthodoxConservativeMasortiReformProgressiveLiberalReconstructionistRenewalHumanistCulturalAlso groups by ethnicity:AskhenazicSefardicMizrahiBeta Yisrael
