v=R3NWewukpsg. In many Hasidic Jewish communities, some married women shave their heads as part of a tradition rooted in modesty, spirituality, and religious law. This practice, which may seem ...

Hasidic Judaism, a vibrant branch of the Jewish faith, holds a distinctive place in the mosaic of religious traditions. Its rich tapestry of beliefs and practices is woven from centuries of ...

the Jewish mystical system that dates to the twelfth century, persists among many Hasidim. (In a classically American Hasidic mix of tradition and modernity, one can now buy specialized computer ...

Shaul Magid, Professor of Jewish Studies, Dartmouth College "This source anthology spans ... The final section is to be noted for its inclusion of more recent Hasidic women writers." —New and ...

Matisyahu’s personal and religious journey — from non-religious stoner teen to Hasidic reggae rocker to non-Orthodox Jewish symbol — has been tracked closely in the media. On Friday night ...

A version of this article was originally published on TribeHerald and was reprinted with permission. NEW YORK (JTA) — People often ask me why I converted to Judaism. Once people find out I’m a ...

Hasidic schools’ learning practices and culture, however, have not been studied at all. Education in these schools takes place in Yiddish and can be confusing even to those with familiarity with ...

The Jewish community, for example, was slow to respond to violence in Crown Heights, leading some to comment on the uneasiness Jews feel toward their Hasidic "brothers." On the other hand ...

Hanukkah begins on Christmas this year, marking a rare coincidence of the Jewish and Christian holidays, which occur according to different calendars. The alignment ...