Shomrei Emunim, meaning Guardians of the Faithful, is a devout, insular Hasidic group based in Jerusalem, founded in the twentieth century by Rabbi Aharon Roth, known as Arele Roth.
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Classification
Kind of order ApostolateContemplative or Monastic Prayer 1 Who may join Who may joinHereditary or Lineage-Based 1 Organisation
OrdinationHereditary Tzaddik Succession 1 Practice
Liturgical Language Liturgical Language Belief
Defining Doctrinal PositionHasidic Devekut / Tzaddik Veneration 1 Status
Status TodayLiving tradition, practised today 1 Connections
Belongs to Tradition
Governed By Polity
Source Jewish Virtual Library: Orthodox Judaism: Hasidism
Rooted In
Uses Liturgical Language
Sources
1. Islamic Mysticism: A Short History
Alexander Knysh, Brill
2. Shomrei Emunim (Wikipedia)
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Shomrei Emunim (Hebrew: שומרי אמונים, meaning "Guardians of the Faithful") is a devout, insular Hasidic group based in Jerusalem. It was founded in the 20th century by Rabbi Arele (Aharon) R
Jewish Virtual Library: Orthodox Judaism: Hasidism
Jewish Virtual LibraryGoverned By Polity: Guru Lineage Polity, Hasidism articleQuote, Governed By Polity: Guru Lineage Polity, Hasidism article
Today, Hasidim are differentiated from other Orthodox Jews by their devotion to a dynastic leader (referred to as a "Rebbe"), their wearing of distinctive clothing and a greater than average study of the inner aspects of Torah.
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