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'''Haredi Judaism''' is the more conservative wing of [[Orthodox Judaism]], and consists of three distinctive subgroups: | '''Haredi Judaism''' is the more conservative wing of [[Orthodox Judaism]], and consists of three distinctive subgroups: | ||
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Haredi Judaism is often referred to as 'ultra-Orthodox' Judaism; however, most adherents do not appreciate this description, since in their view, they are merely religious Jews who are following God's commandments, and not extremists. Another often-used characterization is 'black-hatters,' referring to the fact that most male Haredi Jews wear black hats. | Haredi Judaism is often referred to as 'ultra-Orthodox' Judaism; however, most adherents do not appreciate this description, since in their view, they are merely religious Jews who are following God's commandments, and not extremists. Another often-used characterization is 'black-hatters,' referring to the fact that most male Haredi Jews wear black hats. | ||
Revision as of 02:26, 7 December 2007
Haredi Judaism is the more conservative wing of Orthodox Judaism, and consists of three distinctive subgroups:
- Lithuanian Judaism, named such due to the Lithuanian background of most of its adherents and leaders, also commonly referred to by its Yiddish name: Litvish Judaism;
- Hasidic Judaism, consisting of numerous subgroups;
- Sephardic Haredi Judaism, which is ideologically loosely affiliated with Lithuanian Judaism.
Haredi Judaism is often referred to as 'ultra-Orthodox' Judaism; however, most adherents do not appreciate this description, since in their view, they are merely religious Jews who are following God's commandments, and not extremists. Another often-used characterization is 'black-hatters,' referring to the fact that most male Haredi Jews wear black hats.