Hasidism history is forever entangled is the in society's life. Hasidism was found in the was found in the eighteenth century by Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov beginning as a spiritual revival as Rabbi Louis Jacobs asserted in his article Hasidic Movement: A History . The Besht was a popular practicer of white magic in his time. …show more content…
This documentary followed Hasidic families in New York, and highlighted the lifestyles that many Hasidics were beginning to become accosted due to the change in cultures after millions moved from Europe due to Hitler's awful regaim. The culture's rules were/ still are being upheld here in the states. Though its becoming more common for the Hasadic men to talk to women who aren't Hasidic and speak english. The documentary explained that the older Hasidic elders, especially the Holocaust survivors, have a deep appreciation for …show more content…
Hasidism has always been controversial, it was considered hersey by top Jewish officials. But followers who heard the preaching of BESHT and others wanted to glorify God in all things.The Jewish people believe that they must be a light for all the nations. The website My Jewish Learning had an article on this topic saying,
One of Judaism beliefs, is that if a Jew behaves immoral, he than desecrates the name of Hashem (God). This is considered a great sin, because Hashem expects the Jewish people to glorify and bring respect to his great name. But the problem lies with not recognizing Jesus being the Messiah. The major non admirable truths about Hasidism is their belief that Jesus wasn't the Messiah. God wants us to glory his name in every aspect which is says in Colossians 3:17, "And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." The said truth is the Jewish people have been waiting centeries for their Messiah to save them from a fallen world, even though sent his son to pay the price. Without God's mercy and love we would all be puppets to