Hassidim
IDF, Shin Bet arrest eight Palestinians suspected of assaulting Israelis in West Bank village
Separately, Israel Police on Thursday arrested a resident of the West Bank town of Tarqumiyah suspected of being involved in the criminally motivated kidnapping of an IDF soldier.
Arad residents protest alleged Gur Hassidic ‘takeover’ of city amid rising violence
Silence before speaking: Logotherapy helps process trauma, evil after October 7
New Israeli drama Ambiguity explores secret lives of disbelieving haredim in Jerusalem - interview
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.
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
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.
The Belzer Rebbetzin's blessings on conceiving children
This is a priceless document, reproduced here in English translation for the first time.
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.
Hassidic sect members arrested for attempting to sabotage Meron celebrations
A group of extremist hassidic sect members was arrested for attempting to sabotage infrastructure on Mount Meron.
Hassidic Jews made us all Ukrainian - opinion
The war in Ukraine reminds all Jews of the history of the Jewish people in Ukraine.
Lev Tahor head gets 12 year prison term for kidnapping, sex trafficking
Nachman Helbrans and Meyer Rosner were convicted of kidnapping a 14-year-old girl, bringing her to Mexico to be back with her "husband."
My family's blessing from Reb Shayele
This blessing perhaps lasted through the Holocaust, because my mother survived the war through a miracle.
Lapid attempts secret deal with hassidic sect over anti-haredi bills - report
Secret talks were held between the foreign minister and the Gur Hassidim sect for the scrapping of anti-haredi bills in exchange for a Knesset "security net."
