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Hasidic
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Why Some Jews Have Sidelocks
Peyot come from the Torah's command not to round the corners of your head — interpreted by many Orthodox Jews as a prohibition on cutting the hair at the temples.
Niggun: The Wordless Melodies of Hasidic Judaism
A niggun is a wordless melody — hummed, chanted, or sung — that lies at the heart of Hasidic spiritual practice. No lyrics, no instruments, just voices reaching for something words cannot touch.
Chabad-Lubavitch: The Largest Jewish Organization in the World
From its founding in 18th-century Russia to its global network of 5,000+ emissary families, Chabad-Lubavitch has become the largest and most visible Jewish organization on Earth — and its most controversial.
Breslov Hasidism: The Movement of Joy, Prayer, and No Living Rebbe
Rebbe Nachman of Breslov taught that joy is the foundation of spiritual life and that despair is forbidden. His movement has had no living rebbe since 1810 — and it has never been more popular.
Satmar: The Largest Anti-Zionist Hasidic Movement
The Satmar Hasidic dynasty — the largest Hasidic group in the world — opposes the State of Israel on religious grounds, maintains strict insularity, and has built a self-contained society in New York.
Jewish Clothing: The Complete Guide
From the kippah to the tallit, from Hasidic garb to modern modest fashion — this guide covers every aspect of Jewish clothing and its meaning.