Hassidim

Góra Kalwaria: The legacy of Poland’s ‘New Jerusalem’ and Gur hassidim

In the footsteps of the Gerrer hassidim and their illustrious rebbes: A look at Góra Kalwaria in Poland.

Rabbi Avraham Mordechai Alter (1865-1948) with his entourage.
‘MIRIAM’S MIRACULOUS WELL,’ from a synagogue at Dura-Europos, located in modern-day eastern Syria.

A biblical legend: Yom Kippur and the mystery of Miriam's Well

AT THE ruins of the Jobar Synagogue in Aleppo.

From Satmar to Syria: The hassidic mission to discover relics of ancient Jewish civilizations

JPost sits down with Mitchell Silk.

A seat at the table: Mitchell Silk’s journey from Beijing to the White House


Jewish rapper Nissim Black teams up with American singer Dustin Paul

Nissim Black recorded first verse in Israel, newly-formed duo teamed up in NYC to finish production

 NISSIM BLACK (left) and Dustin Paul in their video for ‘Human Greatness 2.0.’

New York’s ultra-Orthodox schools go under the microscope

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Every student failed a round of standardized testing done in 2019 to students at the Central United Talmudical Academy.

 CHILDREN GET OFF a yeshiva school bus in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn.

Shlepping Nachas: The four man Jerusalem hassidic reggae music band

After putting out several viral music videos in recent months, Shlepping Nachas is currently touring the US and has high hopes for the future – if that’s the divine plan.

 SHLEPPING NACHAS takes the stage.

The wedding that linked the Belz, Vizhnitzer hassidim together

According to the press, 10,000 invitations had been sent out. This was to be the wedding of a generation – perhaps one for the ages.

 THOUSANDS OF Belz Hassidim take part in the wedding ceremony of the Belz Rebbe’s grandson, in Jerusalem, 2018.

Baruch Lebovits, convicted Hassidic child abuser, dies at 71

Baruch Lebovits, a cantor from a prominent Hasidic family whose child abuse conviction shook up both his community and Brooklyn politics has died.

 The body of Baruch Lebovits, a convicted child abuser, is visible at his funeral in Jerusalem, July 4, 2022.

A tribute: Reuven Bruner, of blessed memory

Dr. Reuven (Bob) Bruner was one of the early promoters of physical fitness and healthy lifestyle for the English-speaking community.

 REUVEN BRUNER: 'Thank you, Reuven, for all you did for me, for turning my life around.'

Who are Judaism's great women hassidic leaders?

Women are undeniably part of the story of hassidism, on occasion playing key roles in the evolution of the movement

 WEDDING CEREMONY of the granddaughter of the Belz Rebbe. Mea She’arim, 2014.

Gur Hassidic factions fight for second night in a row, clash with police

Fighting between factions of the Gur Hassidic sect have taken place at different cities over the past few nights as tensions rise in the community.

 Grand Rabbi Yaakov Aryeh Alter of the Gur Hassidic Dynasty and Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men at the wedding of Grand rabbi Yaakov Aryeh Alter grandson in Jerusalem on February 19, 2019.

The Belzer Rebbetzin's blessings on conceiving children

This is a priceless document, reproduced here in English translation for the first time.

 A RECENT letter penned by Surah provides a window into her perspective looking back at those years.

Understanding the secret message of Rabbi Nachman

“Na, Nach, Nachma, Nachman m’Uman.” It’s a secret message, and if you repeat it, you are promised salvation, miracles and wonders.

 Reb Nachman’s followers drive through Jerusalem’s Geula neighborhood in a van decorated with his image and name.