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Question 2.12: What other forms of Chasidism?
Answer:
So far, the FAQ has mentioned Lubavitch, Breslov, and Satmar. However,
there are lots of forms of Chasidism (and, alas, before the Shoah,
there were even more). Some of the better known forms not discussed so
far include: Amshinov, Alecsander, Belzer, Bobover, Bostoner, Boyaner,
Ger (Gur), Karlin-Stoliner, Kloisenberger, Lalover, Modzitzer,
Muncatz, Pupa, Radziner, Skvirer, Slonimer, Spink, Tauscher, and
Vizhnitzer. In Israel the Gerrer Hasidim are probably the most
numerous, followed by the Belzers, Vizhnitzers, and Lubavichers. In
addition, there are small sub-groupings like the Toldos Aharon
haredim, who share many traditions with Satmar. Quite a few of these
follow the Satmar position on not recognizing the Zionist state, such
as Spink, Pupa, Toldos Aharon/Toldos Avrohom Yitzchak, Tseihelm, etc.
as well as non-Chassidic communities such as Brisk and many
'Yerushalmi Litvish'.
Chasidism was founded by Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov, who lived in
Poland and Ukraine in the early 1700's. He travelled from village to
village, having different students in each. These students later
founded schools... and over time, these various schools became the
different forms that we see today. Each form is centered on the
teachings of a particular Rebbe. The forms are usually named after the
Rebee's town. The differences among the forms can be in worship style,
customs, dress, philosophy, or political views.
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