Toldos Aharon is a devout, insular, fervently anti-Zionist ultra-Orthodox Hasidic dynasty. The group is characterized by extreme conservatism and a desire to preserve the life of the old Yishuv in Jerusalem, in sharp opposition to Zionism, in a strict Haredi way of life, in a distinctive style of clothing, and in an emphasis on prayer at a moderate pace and with enthusiasm. It is headquartered in Jerusalem's Mea Shearim neighborhood, with significant numbers in Ramat Beit Shemesh and New York City and additional members in Tiberias and Harish, and has about 1,800 households. Toldos Aharon split off from Shomer Emunim and is led by the current Aharoner Rebbe, Dovid Kohn.
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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: Toldos Aharon
WikipediaIntroduction, kind of orderQuote, Introduction, kind of order
Toldos Aharon is a devout, insular, fervently anti-Zionist ultra orthodox Hasidic dynasty.
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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