The Hasidic Jews of Williamsburg have their very own distinct culture that they have created because the Rebbe lead the way for them after World War II. The Pious Ones by Harvey Arden describes the way of life for Hasidic Jews in Williamsburg. In this article, it was described that the Rebbe lead them into their culture after a hard time in concentration camps when they lost all hope of their religion. The Rebbe helped develop Hasidic culture using the elements of culture. For example, during World War II, many Hasidic Jews lost their artistic expression through clothing. While in the concentration camps, "one of the first cruelties inflicted by the Nazis was the shearing off of their beards and earlocks," (5). The Hasidic Jews lost their
