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TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD
the Hebrew words for separate and for holy share the same root.
Many Hasidic communities, tend to be insular and emphasize separation from the outside world. This is due to a desire to maintain their unique traditions and religious practices, and to protect their community members from negative influences. Hasidic Jews still interact with the outside world , such as through business dealings, secular education, and medical care.
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Some Hasidic Jews may choose to limit their exposure to media and technology that they believe could negatively impact their spiritual or moral values. They pride themselves in adapting to technology, but not the culture that comes with it.
Hasidim are skeptical of the media, and the intrusion of outsiders, because they are often unfairly portrayed in a negative light. That is why Hasidim may be reluctant to talk to you .
Women might not talk to men due to strict modesty standards and shyness.
Most of the reluctance to connect with the outside world comes from a deep rooted untrust that comes from the persecution of the Holocaust and overall Anti-semitism.
Hasidic Jews often maintain close ties to their extended families and communities, which may be spread out across different regions or even countries. This can create a sense of connection to the broader Jewish community, while still maintaining a distinct religious identity.
As Jewish students were getting off a school bus in front of their religious school, an individual grabbed the kippah (skullcap) off the head of one of the children. (April 2022; Brooklyn, NY)
A Hassidic Jewish school bus driver was shot with a BB gun by a group of teens while the door to his bus was open. (May 2022; Brooklyn, NY)
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A Jewish individual was shot with a BB gun by a person driving by in a car while he was walking in front of a synagogue. (May 2022; Brooklyn, NY)
A Jewish teenager who was standing in front of the Chabad headquarters in Brooklyn was approached by a woman and slapped in an unprovoked attack. (October 2022, Brooklyn, NY) While yelling "Hey Jew," an individual shot a BB gun at a person in a highly populated Orthodox Jewish neighborhood. (March 2022; Brooklyn, NY)
Graffiti that read, "Kill Israel and the Jews" and an image of a Star of David was found on the campus of a middle school. (January 2022; Brooklyn, NY)
59% increase in anti-semitic crimes hate crimes in NYS in 2022 took place in the five boroughs of New York City. Brooklyn was the epicenter of assaults.
Individuals associated with the National Socialist Movement, a Florida based neo-Nazi group, made antisemitic comments while they assaulted a Jewish person who walked past one of their rallies. (January 2022; Orlando, FL) While yelling "Hey Jew," an individual shot a BB gun at a person in a highly populated Orthodox Jewish neighborhood. (March 2022; Brooklyn, NY)
RISE IN ANTI-SEMITISM RISE IN ANTI-SEMITISM
An individual committed a spree of violent assaults over the course of several hours, causing serious injuries to four Orthodox Jewish individuals. (April 2022; Lakewood, NJ)
An individual approached their Jewish neighbor, stated, "You fuckers should have burned a long time ago," and pushed the victim. (July 2022; Los Angeles, CA)
It is important to learn about the positives of the Hasidic community to promote understanding and empathy towards a group that is often misunderstood and misrepresented. Be respectful! Anti-semitism is at all time highs, and its is important to be informed. Together we can promote a culture of inclusivity and love.
A 13-year-old Jewish boy was chased by two teenagers who grabbed the boy's yarmulke off his head. (August 2022; Staten Island, NY)
An individual made antisemitic remarks and yelled "Kanye 2024" before striking a Jewish person from behind, causing him to fall. (December 2022; Manhattan, NY)
As Jewish students were getting off a school bus in front of their religious school, an individual grabbed the kippah (skullcap) off the head of one of the children. (April 2022; Brooklyn, NY)
It is extremely unfortunate that if people do know things about the hasidic community, it is mainly through a warped view of shows they have seen on Netflix.
A Hassidic Jewish school bus driver was shot with a BB gun by a group of teens while the door to his bus was open. (May 2022; Brooklyn, NY)
A Jewish individual was shot with a BB gun by a person driving by in a car while he was walking in front of a synagogue. (May 2022; Brooklyn, NY)
A Jewish teenager who was standing in front of the Chabad headquarters in Brooklyn was approached by a woman and slapped in an unprovoked attack. (October 2022, Brooklyn, NY) While yelling "Hey Jew," an individual shot a BB gun at a person in a highly populated Orthodox Jewish neighborhood. (March 2022; Brooklyn, NY) good for entertainment, not knowledge
Graffiti that read, "Kill Israel and the Jews" and an image of a Star of David was found on the campus of a middle school. (January 2022; Brooklyn, NY)
The media hates religions of any kind and loves to capitalize on drama. The issue is that while there are a small percentage who are unhappy, in any religion, there is a much higher percentage that love it. But because of how private the Jewish community is most people only get to see a negative side.
Individuals associated with the National Socialist Movement, a Florida based neo-Nazi group, made antisemitic comments while they assaulted a Jewish person who walked past one of their rallies. (January 2022; Orlando, FL) While yelling "Hey Jew," an individual shot a BB gun at a person in a highly populated Orthodox Jewish neighborhood. (March 2022; Brooklyn, NY)
An individual committed a spree of violent assaults over the course of several hours, causing serious injuries to four Orthodox Jewish individuals. (April 2022; Lakewood, NJ)
An individual approached their Jewish neighbor, stated, "You fuckers should have burned a long time ago," and pushed the victim. (July 2022; Los Angeles, CA)
