Hassidim

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

A group of extremist hassidic sect members was arrested for attempting to sabotage infrastructure on Mount Meron.

The war in Ukraine reminds all Jews of the history of the Jewish people in Ukraine.

Nachman Helbrans and Meyer Rosner were convicted of kidnapping a 14-year-old girl, bringing her to Mexico to be back with her "husband."