I recently spent a day visiting various Shuls in Monsey, including Belz, Satmar, Toldos Aharon, and Viznitz. Here’s a little bit about my experience visiting these Shuls, as well as some reflections.
3 Divrei Torah for the Last Days of Pesach
Divrei Torah from Rabbi Yaakov Haber, Rabbi Dr. Ari Zivotofsky, and S. Bilgrei on the last days of Pesach.
30+ Hasidic Influencers You Should Know
This list is by no means comprehensive, nor is it in any particular order. Here are some of the Hasidic influencers making a difference today.
An Interview With Naftali Engel, Founder of The Rebbe’s Choice
I recently had the privilege of doing a written interview with Naftali Engel, the Founder of The Rebbe’s Choice. We talk Chassidus, food, and life.
12 FAQ About Hasidic Jews
Have questions about Hasidic Jews? Here are answers to some common questions.
25+ Hasidic Customs
A long list of Hasidic customs.
The Story of My Grandfather, a Holocaust Survivor
This blog post is dedicated to my grandfather, who survived the Holocaust, moved to America, and built a thriving business and beautiful family.
10 Movies & TV Shows About Hasidim
As a kid, I was fascinated by Hasidim but lived in a place with almost none. I turned to TV and the internet to learn more. If you’re interested in doing the same, here are some shows, documentaries, and movies to check out.
5 Takeaways From “Who Will Lead Us?”
Samuel Heilman’s “Who Will Lead Us?” is one of my favorite academic books on leadership in the Hasidic world. He goes through succession controversies in various sects, including Chabad, Munkacs, Bobov, Satmar, and Boyan. Here are my takeaways from the book.
An Interview With a Boyaner Chossid—Meir Bronstein
This is a written interview I did with Meir Bronstein, a Boyaner Chossid who grew up in Peru. His story is captivating, powerful, and insightful.