In Britain, Stamford Hill is home to the largest Hasidic community in the country, and there are others in London and Prestwich in Manchester. At the age of thirty-six, he was granted heavenly permission to reveal himself as a great kabbalist and miracle worker. Belz is led by Rebbe Yissachar Dov Rokeach. The Skver sect, established in 1848 in Skvyra, near Kyiv, constitutes 3,300. It all comes to a head when his father is sent abroad by the Rebbe to rebuild Ladover communities in Europe, after the devastation of the Holocaust, and also to provide a spiritual home for Jews trying to get out of Russia, where they are having a hard time under the Communist regime. In 1912, many Hasidic leaders partook in the creation of the Agudas Israel party, a political instrument intended to safeguard what was now named Orthodox Judaism even in the relatively traditional East; the more hard-line dynasties, mainly Galician and Hungarian, opposed the Aguda as "too lenient". Bianca Pallaro, Brian Rosenthal and Eliza Shapiro contributed reporting. Fewer still retain a high proportion of the mystical-spiritualist themes of early Hasidism, and encourage members to study much kabbalistic literature and (carefully) engage in the field. The Rebbe, speaking at Yitzchok Lev's funeral, explains that the Ladover community was waiting for the Messiah, a light in a time of chaos, just as when the Master of the Universe created the . Originally denoting an observant, moral person, in Hasidic literature, tzaddik became synonymous with the often hereditary master heading a sect of followers. From a young age, Asher demonstrates extraordinary talent as a painter. The Chabad school, limited to its namesake dynasty, but prominent, was founded by Shneur Zalman of Liadi and was elaborated by his successors, until the late 20th century. There are perhaps a dozen major Hasidic movements today, the largest of which (with perhaps 100,000 followers) is the Lubavitch group headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. Hasidic Jews, voting in the August primaries in Brooklyn, typically support Democrats in local elections, but have backed Republicans in national contests. Some Hasidic groups, such as Satmar and Toldot Aharon, actively oppose the everyday use of Hebrew, which they consider a holy tongue. Jacques Gutwirth, The Rebirth of Hasidism: From 1945 to the Present Day, Odile Jacob, 2004. pp. In the late 17th century, several social trends converged among the Jews who inhabited the southern periphery of the PolishLithuanian Commonwealth, especially in contemporary Western Ukraine. Elior noted: "Reality lost its static nature and permanent value, now measured by a new standard, seeking to expose the Godly, boundless essence, manifest in its tangible, circumscribed opposite."[9]. And yet, he remained the guide of a small society of elitists, in the tradition of former kabbalists, and never led a large public as his successors did. Its complex, existentialist philosophy drew many to it. Moses Isaac Gewirtzman founded the new Pshevorsk (Hasidic dynasty) in Antwerp. Chassidic Feud Leads to Split in Community. The Righteous served as a mystical bridge, drawing down effluence and elevating the prayers and petitions of his admirers. The Holy Jew and his successors did neither repudiate miracle working, nor did they eschew dramatic conduct; but they were much more restrained in general. The Besht later spent a decade in the Carpathian Mountains as a hermit, where he was visited by the Biblical prophet Ahijah the Shilonite who taught him more. The gravity of the situation was attested to by the foundation of Hasidic yeshivas (in the modern, boarding school-equivalent sense) to enculturate the young and preserve their loyalty: The first was established at Nowy Winicz by Rabbi Shlomo Halberstam (I) in 1881. He may be able to tap into his "Divine Soul" (Nefesh Elohit), which craves communion, by employing constant contemplation, Hitbonenut, on the hidden Godly dimension of all that exists. I said we have a good history with someone who is here for years; we know that he cares for the community. Therefore, it was accepted "there can be no Tzaddiq but the son of a Tzaddiq". He is more tolerant than most of the community. Other books were also published. Ms. Hochul has numerous supporters in the Hasidic community; even if Mr. Zeldin captures some of her support, she is still expected to win Jewish voters overall, running up the score among non-Orthodox voters. Another famous philosophy is that formulated by Nachman of Breslov and adhered to by Breslov Hasidim. Hasidic thought draws heavily on Lurianic Kabbalah, and, to an extent, is a popularization of it. Such "courts" place great emphasis on strict observance and study, and are among the most meticulous in the Orthodox world in practice. They used the concept as a prism to gauge the world, and the needs of the spirit in particular. Its origins lay in the rationalist Przysucha School of Central Poland. One major derivative of this philosophy is the notion of devekut, "communion". Book 1, Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Book 2, Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8 . There is considerable presence in other specifically Orthodox municipalities or enclaves, like Kiryat Sanz, Netanya. Most Hasidim speak the language of their countries of residence but use Yiddish among themselves as a way of remaining distinct and preserving tradition. [19][20] Occasions in the "court" serve as pretext for mass gatherings, flaunting the power, wealth and size of each. The most important aspect of the routinization Hasidism underwent was the adoption of dynasticism. Until then, Hasidic boys have long hair. In Canada, Kiryas Tosh is a settlement populated entirely by Tosh Hasidim, and there are more adherents of other sects in and around Montreal. The turn of the century saw several prominent new, fourth-generation tzaddiqim. Just the same, the infinite Ein Sof cannot manifest in the Vacant Void, and must limit itself in the guise of measurable corporeality that may be perceived. With the constraints of maintaining their gains replacing the dynamism of the past, the Righteous or Rebbes/Admorim also silently retreated from the overt, radical mysticism of their predecessors. Much of Hasidic dress was historically the clothing of all Eastern European Jews, influenced by the style of PolishLithuanian nobility. While many later figures cited him as the inspiration behind the full-fledged Hasidic doctrine, the Besht himself did not practice it in his lifetime. The Besht stressed the immanence of God and His presence in the material world, and that therefore, physical acts, such as eating, have an actual influence on the spiritual sphere and may serve to hasten the achievement of communion with the divine (devekut). In 1817, Sholom Rokeach became the first Rebbe of Belz. At least two leaders radicalized in this sphere and caused severe controversy: Nachman of Breslov, who declared himself the only true Tzaddiq, and Menachem Mendel Schneerson, whom many of his followers believed to be the Messiah. They all rejected the existing order, decrying it as stale and overly hierarchic. These works draw on the earlier esoteric theology of Kabbalah, but articulate this in terms of inner psychological awareness and personal analogies. Hasidism applied it also to the most mundane details of human existence. Hasidic voters were instrumental in Eric Adams winning, said Chris Coffey, Mr. Yangs campaign manager. Elected officials rarely embrace positions that could antagonize Hasidic leaders, who typically encourage their community to vote as a unified bloc. Jews first settled there shortly after its foundation in 1778 and, in 1804, the town was included in the Pale of Settlement. Asher Lev is a Ladover Hasid boy living in Brooklyn post WWII. All this was followed by a more conservative approach and power bickering among the Righteous. Several of these Hasidic schools had lasting influence over many dynasties, while others died with their proponents. Unlike Roth`s or Malamud`s protagonists,. [21] Notable feuds between "courts" include the 19261934 strife after Chaim Elazar Spira of Munkatch cursed the deceased Yissachar Dov Rokeach I of Belz;[22] the 19802012 Satmar-Belz collision after Yissachar Dov Rokeach II broke with the Orthodox Council of Jerusalem, which culminated when he had to travel in a bulletproof car;[23] and the 2006present Satmar succession dispute between brothers Aaron Teitelbaum and Zalman Teitelbaum, which saw mass riots. Yeshiva Term Analysis. Anyone can read what you share. Last edited on 17 February 2023, at 05:08, independent sects known as "courts" or dynasties, original which denoted God-fearing, highly observant, newcomers to Orthodox Judaism ("repentants"), The YIVO Encyclopedia of Jews in Eastern Europe, Hasidism Without Romanticism: Mendel Piekarz's Path in the study of Hasidism, The Two Faces of Religious Radicalism - Orthodox Zealotry and Holy Sinning in Nineteenth Century Hasidism in Hungary and Galicia. The right-wing, identified with Satmar, are hostile to the State of Israel, and refuse to participate in the elections there or receive any state funding. Some courts nearly abolished traditional specified times by which prayers must be conducted (zemanim), to prepare and concentrate. Among the several dozens active, each ruled over his own turf, and local traditions and customs began to emerge in the various courts which developed their own identity. Andrew Yang drew the most Hasidic votes in the 2021 Democratic mayoral primary in New York City. In the doctrinal sphere, the dynasties may be divided along many lines. [31] In total, all Vizhnitz sub-"courts" constitute over 10,500 households. In 1804, Alexander I of Russia allowed independent prayer groups to operate, the chief vessel through which the movement spread from town to town. In Israel, the United States, and Western Europe, the survivors' children were at best becoming Modern Orthodox. Other sects, like Vizhnitz, espouse a charismatic-populist line, centered on the admiration of the masses for the Righteous, his effervescent style of prayer and conduct and his purported miracle-working capabilities. Elimelech of Lizhensk, his brother Zusha of Hanipol, and Yisroel Hopsztajn established the sect in Poland proper. In the meantime, the political and economic situation in Poland had changed, and the Russian tsar controlled the Hasidim. In return, Hasidic leaders have sought help with community issues, yeshivas and beyond. This kabbalistic notion, too, was not unique to the movement and appeared frequently among other Jewish groups. 2, Rabbi Niederman said. The most famous tend to be terse and carry a strong and obvious point. Yet, the movement proved resilient. "The crystallization of that theurgical phase", noted Glenn Dynner, "marked Hasidism's evolution into a full-fledged social movement. Today, most affiliates reside in Israel and the United States. Outside pressure was mounting in the early 20th century. Upon Elimelech's death in the now-partitioned Poland, his place in Habsburg Galicia was assumed by Menachem Mendel of Rimanov, who was deeply hostile to the modernization the Austrian rulers attempted to force on the traditional Jewish society (though this same process also allowed his sect to flourish, as communal authority was severely weakened). He mocked the attempts to perceive the nature of infinite-finite dialectics and the manner in which God still occupies the Vacant Void albeit not, stating these were paradoxical, beyond human understanding. Rachel Elior quoted Shneur Zalman of Liadi, in his commentary Torah Or on Genesis 28:22, who wrote that "this is the purpose of Creation, from Infinity to Finitude, so it may be reversed from the state of Finite to that of Infinity". As in other Haredi groups, apostates may face threats, hostility, violence, and various punitive measures, among them separation of children from their disaffiliated parents, especially in divorce cases. The community voted as a unified bloc, developing a political voice and muscle that it had not demonstrated before, recalled Dov Hikind, a longtime Democratic state assemblyman from the Orthodox community. [28] Furthermore, Hasidim have attributed religious origins to specific Hasidic items of clothing. Israel Ben Eliezer, the "Baal Shem Tov", is regarded as its founding father, and his disciples developed and disseminated it. One example is the elevation of impure thoughts during prayer, transforming them to noble ones rather than repressing them, advocated mainly in the early days of the sect; or "breaking" one's own character by directly confronting profane inclinations. In 12th-century Rhineland, or Ashkenaz in Jewish parlance, another prominent school of ascetics named themselves hasidim; to distinguish them from the rest, later research employed the term Ashkenazi Hasidim. While Hasidic leadership has often been accused of silencing the matter, awareness of it is rising within the sects. There are two other populous Hasidic sub-groups, which do not function as classical Rebbe-headed "courts", but as de-centralized movements, retaining some of the characteristics of early Hasidism. It is the dialectic opposite of God's contraction into the world.[10]. With second choices counted, Mr. Adams most likely received at least 8,000 votes in Hasidic neighborhoods roughly the difference between him and Kathryn Garcia, the citys former city sanitation commissioner, who was the runner-up in the race. Another factor was the decline of the traditional authority structures. Secular artistic endeavors are not valued in the Hasidic world, so Asher meets with disapproval from his parents and community. This description may be from another edition of this product. Rudolph Giuliani incorporated outreach to the Hasidic Jewish community as part of his successful 1993 mayoral campaign. Chaim Meir Hager similarly restored Vizhnitz. The Catcher in the Rye and My Name is Asher Lev use paradoxical mediums like profanity, lies and the Ladover Hasidic lifestyle analogously. In some Hasidic groups, such as Satmar, women may wear two headcoverings a wig and a scarf, or a wig and a hat. As the vast majority of his flock could not do so themselves, they were to cleave to him instead, acquiring at least some semblance of those vicariously. While a century earlier, the Haskalah depicted it as a medieval, malicious power, now, it was so weakened that the popular cultural image was sentimental and romantic, what Joseph Dan termed "Frumkinian Hasidism", for it began with the short stories of Michael Levi Rodkinson (Frumkin). debunked Simon Dubnow's claim that the Council of Four Lands' demise in 1746 was a culmination of a long process which destroyed judicial independence and paved the way for the Hasidic rebbes to serve as leaders (another long-held explanation for the sect's rise advocated by Raphael Mahler, that the Khmelnytsky Uprising effected economic impoverishment and despair, was also refuted[by whom?]). Their former leader, Rabbi Joel Teitelbaum, emigrated from Eastern Europe after escaping a concentration camp and settled in Williamsburg. Chabad's own internal phone-books list some 16,800 member households. In 1819, a small Hasidic community had been established in Hebron, later becoming a center for Lubavitch Hasidim. [24] The segregated communities are also a comfortable setting for sexual abuse of children, and numerous incidents have been reported. Hundreds of leaders perished with their flock, while the flight of many notable ones as their followers were being exterminated especially Aharon Rokeach of Belz and Joel Teitelbaum of Satmar elicited bitter recrimination. The struggle and doubt of being torn between the belief in God's immanence and the very real sensual experience of the indifferent world is a key theme in the movement's literature. The first to adopt the epithet collectively were apparently the hasidim in Second Temple period Judea, known as Hasideans after the Greek rendering of their name, who perhaps served as the model for those mentioned in the Talmud. Many dynasties have their own specific adaptation of Nusach Sefard; some, such as the versions of the Belzer, Bobover, and Dushinsky Hasidim, are closer to Nusach Ashkenaz, while others, such as the Munkacz version, are closer to the old Lurianic. However, the magnates and nobles held much sway over the nomination of both rabbis and communal elders, to such a degree that the masses often perceived them as mere lackeys of the land owners. The spread of Hasidism also incurred organized opposition. Still, some were not persuaded. The Seer's senior acolyte, Jacob Isaac Rabinovitz, the "Holy Jew" of Przysucha, gradually dismissed his mentor's approach as overly vulgar, and adopted a more aesthetic and scholarly approach, virtually without theurgy to the masses. A common saying to explain this (attributed to the Third Chabad Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson I) goes, "Better to eat in order to pray, than to pray in order to eat", implying it is better to eat before prayer if due to the later time of prayers finishing one will be hungry and unable to properly concentrate. [14] Ideologues exhorted them to have faith, but the true answer, which marked their rise as a distinct sect, was the concept of the Tzaddiq. No dynasty is wholly devoted to a single approach of the above, and all offer some combination with differing emphasis on each of those. Their ability to serve as legitimate arbiters in disputes especially those concerning the regulation of leasehold rights over alcohol distillation and other monopolies in the estates was severely diminished. They were often transmitted orally, though the earliest compendium is from 1815. [12], Yet another reflection of the Ein-Yesh dialectic is pronounced in the transformation of evil to goodness and the relations between these two poles and other contradicting elements including various traits and emotions of the human psyche, like pride and humility, purity and profanity, et cetera. Hasidic thinkers argued that in order to redeem the sparks hidden, one had to associate not merely with the corporeal, but with sin and evil. As the Ein Sof metamorphosed into substance, so may it in turn be raised back to its higher state; likewise, since the machinations in the higher Sephirot exert their influence on this world, even the most simple action may, if performed correctly and with understanding, achieve the reverse effect. Hasidim use the Ashkenazi pronunciation of Hebrew and Aramaic for liturgical purposes, reflecting their Eastern European background. Through the days and nightsin the heart of the Ladovers in the States and in Francewith the warm love of family, the pulsing of ritual loyalties and taboos, ripples of terror (as old fears and hatreds surface), Asher finds his "nerve ends still connected" to the community. Some Rebbes don it on special occasions. In the early days of the movement, a particular Rebbe's following usually resided in the same town, and Hasidim were categorized by their leaders' settlement: a Hasid of Belz, Vizhnitz, and so forth. It might not fall completely, but it certainly will be forced to adapt to the 21st century. Apart from that, most is derived from Hasidic hagiographic accounts. Rabbi David Niederman, a Hasidic leader and president of the United Jewish Organizations of Williamsburg, an influential nonprofit, said the community viewed the independence of yeshivas as a fundamental right, regarding efforts to interfere in them as a threat to our core existence.. His successors de-emphasized it in their commentaries. Affiliation is often retained in families for generations, and being Hasidic is as much a sociological factor entailing birth into a specific community and allegiance to a dynasty of Rebbes as it is a purely religious one. The current Rebbe is Yaakov Aryeh Alter. The great majority belong to Agudas Israel, represented in Israel by the United Torah Judaism party. The glints had to be recovered and elevated to their proper place in the cosmos. [17] Establishing himself in Mezhirichi, the Maggid turned to greatly elaborate the Besht's rudimentary ideas and institutionalize the nascent circle into an actual movement. In keeping with Jewish law, married women cover their hair, using either a sheitel (wig), a tichel (headscarf), a shpitzel, a snood, a hat, or a beret. Additional to these tales, Hasidim study the numerous mystical / spiritual works of Hasidic philosophy. This is a festive dance with the bride: Both parties hold one end of a long sash, a Hasidic gartel, for reasons of modesty. Their worldly authority was perceived as part of their long-term mission to elevate the corporeal world back into divine infinity. Asher's home is a small, two-bedroom apartment not far from Brooklyn Parkway and a collection of Jewish establishments. The tales were a popular, accessible medium to convey the movement's messages.[30]. "Materiality itself could be embraced and consecrated", noted Glenn Dynner, and Hasidism taught that by common acts like dancing or eating, performed with intention, the sparks could be extricated and set free. He lives in the nucleus of the Ladover Hasidic world, but is driven by an aesthetic passion into the secular world of art. By his death in 1994, it had many more semi-engaged supporters than Hasidim in the strict sense, and they are still hard to distinguish. He is a Ladover man. One of these was My Name is Asher Lev and describes the awakening of a Jewish boy in this community to his artistic gifts, and the conflicts with his beliefs this raised, culminating in the scandal of painting a crucifixion scene set in Brooklyn as a portrayal of pain and . There are many other distinct items of clothing. The movement did for a few decades challenge the rabbinic establishment, which relied on the authority of Torah acumen, but affirmed the centrality of study very soon. And in a gesture similar to Mr. Giulianis, Mr. Adamss election night entourage included two Hasidic leaders onstage: Rabbi Indig and Chanina Sperlin, a Hasidic leader in Crown Heights. Rabbi Indig concurred that the Hasidic community did not always agree, but said that it was more typically unified by shared interests. Dnepropetrovsk ( Yekaterinoslav until 1926), city and industrial center situated on the River Dnieper in Ukraine. On weekdays, they wear a long, black, cloth jacket called a rekel, and on Jewish Holy Days, the bekishe zaydene kapote (Yiddish; lit., satin caftan), a similarly long, black jacket, but of satin fabric traditionally silk. All Hasidic schools devoted a prominent place in their teaching, with differing accentuation, to the interchanging nature of Ein, both infinite and imperceptible, becoming Yesh, "Existent" and vice versa. The Hasidic community responded by excommunicating Vilna Gaon. 106108. But when the sect grew and developed specific attributes, from the 1770s, the names gradually acquired a new meaning. His acolytes led small groups of adherents, persecuted by other Hasidim, and disseminated his teachings. But the most important was the notion of the Tzaddiq later designated by the general rabbinic honorific Admor (our master, teacher, and rabbi) or by the colloquial Rebbe the Righteous One, the mystic who was able to elate and achieve communion with the divine, but, unlike kabbalists past, did not practice it in secret, but as leader of the masses. In last years Democratic mayoral primary, Zalman Teitelbaums group supported Mr. Yang; Aaron Teitelbaums group switched from Mr. Yang to Mr. Adams in the final weeks, as Mr. Adams rose in the polls. A yeshiva (plural yeshivos) is a Jewish educational institution. For the Jewish honorific, see. Following a Biblical commandment not to shave the sides of one's face (Leviticus 19:27), male members of most Hasidic groups wear long, uncut sidelocks called payot (or peyes). Critical of all other Rebbes, he forbade his followers to appoint a successor upon his death in 1810. The common adherents were taught they may engage it only mildly, through small deeds like earning money to support their leaders. He stressed that as Tzaddiq, his mission was to influence the common folk by absorbing Divine Light and satisfying their material needs, thus converting them to his cause and elating them. He argued that when one attained a sufficient spiritual level and could be certain evil thoughts did not derive from his animalistic soul, then sudden urges to transgress revealed Law were God-inspired and may be pursued. Such a link between his functions as communal leader and spiritual guide legitimized the political power he wielded. Rabbi Elijah of Vilnius, one of the greatest authorities of the generation and a hasid and secret kabbalist of the old style, was deeply suspicious of their emphasis on mysticism, rather than mundane Torah study, threat to established communal authority, resemblance to the Sabbatean movement, and other details he considered infractions. The complementary opposite of corporeal worship, or the elation of the finite into infinite, is the concept of Hamshacha, "drawing down" or "absorbing", and specifically, Hamshachat ha-Shefa, "absorption of effluence". He is withdrawn, due to being in Siberia (in internment) for many years. Asher Lev (In-Depth Analysis) Asheris a fascinating creature The first is the community in which he is raised. Closely linked with the former is Bitul ha-Yesh, "Negation of the Existent", or of the "Corporeal". Mr. Adamss support, as well as his relationship with Hasidic leaders, will soon be put to a major test. Hasidic masters, well versed in the teachings concerning communion, are supposed not only to gain it themselves, but to guide their flock to it. In many "courts", the remnants of his meal, supposedly suffused with holiness, are handed out and even fought over. Many of them wear a black silk bekishe that is trimmed with velvet, known as stro-kes or samet, and in Hungarian ones, gold-embroidered. Some of the books that I saw in the yeshivas maybe they were not Shakespeare but they still were scholarly works, he said. The Hasidic community is organized in a sect known as "court" (Hebrew: , chatzer; Yiddish: , Hoif from German Hof/Gerichtshof). In the same region, New Square and Kiryas Joel are rapidly growing all-Hasidic enclaves, one founded by the Skver dynasty and the other by Satmar. [32] To be enlightened and capable of Bitul ha-Yesh, pursuing the pure spiritual aims and defying the primitive impulses of the body, one must overcome his inferior "Bestial Soul", connected with the Eyes of the Flesh. And typically around Election Day, cars with loudspeakers roam through Hasidic neighborhoods blasting out endorsements for specific candidates, and there is a flood of Yiddish-language fliers and mail, encouraging people to vote as a unified bloc. Asher is raised in a very religious world where he keeps kosher, attends the yeshiva and believes in . Asher Lev is a Ladover Hasid who keeps kosher, prays three times a day, and believes in the Ribbono Shel Olom, the Master of the Universe. [25], Another related phenomenon is the recent rise of Mashpi'im ("influencers"). By the 1860s, virtually all courts were dynastic. The first to claim legitimacy by right of descent from the Besht was his grandson, Boruch of Medzhybizh, appointed 1782. Many "courts" became completely extinct during the Holocaust, like the Aleksander (Hasidic dynasty) from Aleksandrw dzki, which numbered tens of thousands in 1939, and barely exists today. The rank-and-file Hasidim are also expected to consult with him on important matters, and often seek his blessing and advice. When Mr. Yang jumped into the race for mayor of New York City last year, he pledged not to interfere with yeshivas. Present-day Hasidism is a sub-group within Haredi Judaism and is noted for its religious conservatism and social seclusion. The opening of the 19th century saw the Hasidic sect transformed. He has met with leaders and hired Orthodox staff members, including Menashe Shapiro, the mayors deputy chief of staff, and vowed to address a rise in antisemitic attacks. According to Hasidic legend, the fate of Napoleon was decided not on the battlefields, but between the theurgic prayers and deeds of the Hasidic Rebbes. A taller spodik is donned by Polish dynasties such as Ger. Ben Eliezer and his acolytes used the very old and common epithet Hasidim, "pious"; in the latter third of the 18th century, a clear differentiation arose between that sense of the word and what was at first described as "New Hasidism", propagated to a degree by the Maggid and especially his successors.[2]. His commanding and often especially in the early generations charismatic presence was to reassure the faithful and demonstrate the truth in Hasidic philosophy by countering doubts and despair. Mordechai Yosef Leiner of Izbica promulgated a radical understanding of free will, which he considered illusory and also derived directly from God. It also prevented a retreat of Hasidic masters into hermitism and passivity, as many mystics before them did. Hasidic women wear clothing adhering to the principles of modest dress in Jewish law. 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