Zvhil is a Hasidic dynasty with adherents today in Jerusalem, Boston and New York. It was founded by Rabbi Moshe of Zvhil, who died in 1831 and was the son of Rabbi Yechiel Michl, the Maggid of Zlotshev, himself a disciple of the Baal Shem Tov, the founder of Hasidism.
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Classification
Kind of order ApostolateContemplative or Monastic Prayer 1 Who may join Who may joinHereditary or Lineage-Based 2 Organisation
OrdinationHereditary Tzaddik Succession 1 Practice
Liturgical Language Liturgical Language Belief
Defining Doctrinal PositionHasidic Devekut / Tzaddik Veneration 1 Status
Status TodayLiving tradition, practised today 2 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. Wikipedia: Zvhil (Hasidic dynasty)
WikipediaIntroduction, kind of orderQuote, Introduction, kind of order
Zvhil is the name of a Hasidic dynasty, with adherents today in Jerusalem, Boston, and New York.
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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