Hasidism

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Sep 3, 2026
05:10Walla
"When I started wearing a kippah, they wanted to expel me from school. They gave me an ultimatum"
Religion

"When I started wearing a kippah, they wanted to expel me from school. They gave me an ultimatum"

Aharon Darmon was the only child wearing a kippah in a secular school in France, despite the administration's opposition. The challenges did not stop him from seeking the truth, immigrating to Israel alone, and finding answers to his questions in the world of Hasidism.

Aug 28, 2026
09:56ICE
The secret revealed: Who was the mysterious teacher of the Baal Shem Tov?
Religion

The secret revealed: Who was the mysterious teacher of the Baal Shem Tov?

In honor of the 18th of Elul, the amazing figure who taught the founder of Hasidism is revealed, along with how they are directly connected to Moses, Elijah the Prophet, and King David.

Aug 27, 2026
02:47ICE
Mourning in the Academic World: Author of the Hasidism Encyclopedia and Honorary Citizen of Tel Aviv Passes Away
Education

Mourning in the Academic World: Author of the Hasidism Encyclopedia and Honorary Citizen of Tel Aviv Passes Away

Born in Tel Aviv and closely connected to the Gur Hasidic dynasty, Dr. Yitzhak Alfasi leaves behind dozens of books and exceptional historical studies that earned him immense respect in both academic and religious circles.

Aug 14, 2026
11:51ICE
The King in the Field: The discovery that allows us to tame the heart anew
Lifestyle

The King in the Field: The discovery that allows us to tame the heart anew

The greatest physicists in history discovered that it is possible to tame electricity, but at the same time, another theory was revealed that explains how one can tame the human heart during the most routine moments of the year.

Aug 10, 2026
21:31Maariv
The father fought Satmar, the son collaborates: The meeting that surprised the Hasidic world | Shlomo Shamir
Opinions

The father fought Satmar, the son collaborates: The meeting that surprised the Hasidic world | Shlomo Shamir

The Gur Hasidic dynasty opposed Zionism but maintained practical ties with Eretz Yisrael and the State of Israel over the years, while sharply distancing itself from Satmar. Now, the current Admor's ties with a senior official in the community raise questions.

The Admor defending Mamdani: "It is a provocation — they are labeling him an antisemite"
Religion

The Admor defending Mamdani: "It is a provocation — they are labeling him an antisemite"

The Satmar Admor of Williamsburg spoke out last night at the central tish in New York against the protests by ultra-Orthodox Jews against the Mayor of New York. Unlike most of the Jewish community, the Satmar Hasidic sect hosted Mamdani, and parts of it even supported him in the elections.

Aug 7, 2026
13:06ICE
Stop scaring, start strengthening | Weekly Torah portion
Opinions

Stop scaring, start strengthening | Weekly Torah portion

In honor of Shabbat: From the portion of Re'eh to the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Why does focusing on the strengths of others work much better than moralizing? | The weekly column by Rabbi Yoel Beitch

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