Amshinov is a dynasty of Hasidic Judaism founded in the town of Mszczonow, Poland, called Amshinov in Yiddish, by Yaakov Dovid Kalish. It emerged as a branch of Vurka Hasidism, which itself descended from Peshischa Hasidism through Simcha Bunim of Peshischa, the teacher of the founder's father, Israel Yitzhak Kalish.
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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
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Source Amshinov (Wikipedia)
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Uses Liturgical Language
Sources
1. Islamic Mysticism: A Short History
Alexander Knysh, Brill
2. Amshinov (Wikipedia)
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Amshinov (Yiddish: אמשינאוו) is a dynasty of Hasidic Judaism founded in the town of Mszczonów, Poland, called "Amshinov" in Yiddish. It was founded by Yaakov Dovid Kalish, the son of Israel
Originated In: Poland, Lead section
(Yiddish: אמשינאוו) is a dynasty of Hasidic Judaism founded in the town of Mszczonów, Poland, called "Amshinov" in
View the SourceJewish 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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