Modzitz, or Modzhitz, is a Hasidic group within Orthodox Judaism that takes its name from Modrzyce, a borough of the town of Deblin, Poland, on the Vistula River. It was founded by Rabbi Yechezkel Taub, and its adherents today live mainly in Israel, the United States and Canada.
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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. Modzitz (Wikipedia)
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Modzitz, or Modzhitz, is the name of a Hasidic group within Orthodox Judaism that derives its name from Modrzyce, one of the boroughs of the town of Dęblin, Poland, located on the Vistula Ri
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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