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Video: Hasidic Judaism | Definition, Rules & Beliefs

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  • 0:04 How Hasidic Judaism Began
  • 1:18 The Torah & Mysticism
  • 2:47 Hasidic Life
  • 3:27 Marriage
  • 4:43 Hasidic Judaism Today
  • 5:13 Lesson Summary
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Instructor Patricia Jankowski

Patricia has a BS in Chemical Engineering from Wayne State University. Her professional experience includes working as a registered nurse and in legal nurse consulting.

Hasidic Judaism was founded in Poland around 1740 by the Rabbi Israel Ben Eliezer during a turbulent time of conflict and division. The holy book of Judaism is the Torah, which is the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. Hasidic Judaism also incorporates the mysticism of the Kaballah, which is an oral tradition with teachings that are designed to help people experience a clear perception of reality and an insightful understanding of God. In the Hasidic community, the rebbe is a spiritual leader and is also a tzaddik, or righteous man. Community members see him as a counselor and advisor. Read Hasidic Judaism | Definition, Rules & Beliefs Lesson
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