Hasidic Judaism

Hasidic Judaism is a Jewish religious group in the 18th century. Although, this was more modern times; there was history within this religious group. Hasidism first began in the 12th century. A person may wonder, “What is the modern version of Hasidism?” First, Modern Hasidism was established in Poland by a master named Israel Ben Eliezer. One may recognize him known as “Master of the Good Name.” Throughout centuries, Hasidism has spread throughout parts of the world. Hasidic Judaism may seem confusing at first, but the multiple aspects and regulations these types of Jews go through are important to know for years to come. (Hasidism Facts) Hasidic Judaism is spreading throughout the world, but they are most popular in Jerusalem, Israel and Brooklyn, New York. One may be confused as to why they would be heavily populated in New York. Well, New York provides multiple diverse institutions throughout Brooklyn. Brooklyn attracts Hasidic Jews throughout the world each day. (Hasidism Encyclopedia) Hasidic Jews have interesting ways on how…

Orthodox and Hasidic Judaism have similar and contrasting characteristics in terms of worship, values, and beliefs. Orthodox Judaism is distinguished by the rules and traditions that they follow. On the contrary, Hasidic Judaism branches off with its differentiating values and forms of worship. Nonetheless, Orthodox Judaism can also be compared with the practices and beliefs of Hasidism. Orthodox and Hasidic Judaism share comparable beliefs, practices, and characteristics, but can be…

Genocide, the mass slaughter of a group of people based on who they are, can inflict unimaginable harm on the victimized people in many ways. One can not possibly quantify the grotesque, inhumane treatment witnessed in many genocides. Simultaneously, however, many victims are vulnerable to their identities being destroyed and only their will to survive being left intact. One whose identity is altered, even those fortunate enough to survive, still suffer immortally. Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust…

Meagan was in the room and I kept thinking about what she would think of me, I wondered if it was even legal to pray with this mom, I was hesitant because I didn’t want to say anything wrong to make her more sad or be a bad representation of Christ, I reasoned that it would be just as meaningful and powerful if I simply prayed to Jesus myself without saying anything out loud… it felt like there were so many reasons not to pray! I asked the Lord for courage. A prayer I often pray is, “Make me…

Wiesel’s Father-Son Relationship Replacing His Faith In concentration camps during World War II, relationships were often torn apart. When arriving in the camps, family relationships were often disregarded with half of a family going straight to the crematories. Whatever sort of relation could be salvaged was clung to, even when letting go was the best option. In his memoir Night, Elie Wiesel, prolific author and Nobel Peace Prize winner, recounts his relationships with his god, which was the…

A Call to Prayer What are some reasons we pray? Today we are going to discuss our call to pray. Praying is something that we all need to do more of. How we spend our time is an indicator of what we see as valuable. If we put private time into prayer, we are saying to God that we think our relationship with God is important. As a church we need to be people who pray privately, but we also need to pray together. Matthew 18:20 says, “Where two or more are gathered in my name, I am with them. There…

contact to Reuven. Reuven was extremely important to Danny, but because he so revered his father's will, he obeyed. This led to a great deal of a sadness for Danny, but through it, he gained invaluable traits that would make him a great man. This suffering, however, also led Reuven to fear his father's thoughts, so he kept information from him. For example, that he got accepted to Columbia and planned on getting his doctorate there instead of becoming the Tzaddik. The most crucial thing that…

There is much fascination surrounding Hasidism. Hasidism which means God is all around us has become the dominant practice in Judaism. The Chosen by author Chaim Potok highlights the conflict between Jews and the Hasidic. But before understanding this novel, readers should have an idea behind the religion,its rich history, and practices. By examining the historical past of Hasidism will enlighten readers of the culture. Hasidism history is forever entangled is the in society's life. Hasidism…

“Everyone should carefully observe which way his heart draws him, and then choose that way with all his strength” (Hasidic Proverb). People need to accept and support other people 's’ choices in life. Each person has several choices in their lives, some people need a great deal of help others do not. Some people receive help from their family, others have some pressure. As portrayed in numerous Hasidic families, the rebbe and his son have conflict understanding each other. The conflict applies…

Agency is a right and privilege that has been gifted to all mankind. Regardless of circumstance or condition, this freedom of choice cannot be taken away or denied, however, every choice has consequence, be it positive or negative. Chaim Potok’s, The Chosen, beautifully demonstrates this principle through the immaculate illustration of the struggles of modern assimilated Jew, Reuven Malter, and his Hasidic friend, Danny Saunders, with obtaining the courage to choose their own paths despite the…