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Chasidut (or Chassidus) is a branch of Orthodox Judaism founded by Rabbi Yisrael Baal Shem Tov in the 18th century. His followers in turn branched out, leading to many different schools of Chassidus.

Chasidut (or Chassidus) is a branch of Orthodox Judaism founded by Rabbi Yisrael Baal Shem Tov in the 18th century. His followers in turn branched out, leading to many different schools of Chassidus.

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Why don't Hassidim whistle?

A few of my friends of Hassidic background have told me that there is a minhag in the Hassidic world to not whistle with the mouth at all - weekdays, Shabbos, no difference. I am trying to find the sources and the reason for this hakpadah.
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Is there any continuation to Kotzk\ Pershischa today?

Is there any sort of continuation to the dynasties of Kotz and Pershischa dynasties which actually adheres to the lifestyle of those chassidim? (I don't mean Ger and the like, which have absolutely nothing to do with that style?) I think the basic…
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Asterisks in the Noam Elimelech

In the sefer Noam Elimelech, many of his Torah pieces have shorter pieces within them that have a few asterisks before and after the piece. What is the significance of these markings?
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Where to get a Kapoteh online

Is there any place online where I could purchase a Chassidic kapoteh? I know there are places in NY where you can get them but I do not live in the North East.
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Is there a good website to buy cheap/used hasidic hats (hoiche and flacha)?

Looking to buy a cheap Chasidic style hat
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Does anyone know whether the Kotzker and the Ishbitzer were related in anyway?

I am trying to figure out whether the Kotzker was related in anyway to the Ishbitzer dynasty (I know the history of their relationship, my question is whether they were related thru marriage in any way). If so, how? Thank you
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Is fear of G_d separate from him?

This is a question that is built on the Chassidic school's teaching that G_d is everything. Absolutely everything. There is nothing but him. ( It is based on deep Lubavitch Hasidic Principles that, respectfully, might confuse students who don't…
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Women in Toldos Aharon Chassidut

I really enjoy the Toldos Aharon Chassidus, the way the are totally focused in Torah, Avodah and Guemach. So i'd like to know if they have a midreshet? I found on Google their Yeshiva and kollel beir yossef that are open for male foreing students,…
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