Which Haredi Sect Do You Belong To?
Why are there different streams in Haredi Judaism, and how to distinguish real streams from fake ones?
- דניאל בלס
- פורסם ג' אב התשע"ה

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Hello, I would be very happy if you could answer my question. In Judaism, there are different streams of religion, there are the Haredim, there is Hasidism, and so on. Which stream do you belong to, and why are you sure this is the right way? Because I assume other streams are sure that their way is correct. If Hashem gave the Oral Torah, why did Judaism at some point transform from one stream to several? Thank you! And Shabbat shalom!
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Hello and blessings,
The Hasidim are another sect in Haredi Judaism, which contains many streams. At the Hidabroot organization, you will find that there are both Hasidim, Lithuanians, and Sephardim, from all communities and all Haredi streams. All are accepted and all are desired before the Creator of the Universe, since each Haredi stream emphasizes certain commandments and practices over others (for example, the Hasidim strictly follow traditional dress and side curls, the Lithuanians emphasize in-depth Torah study, the Sephardim emphasize learning proficiency and halacha, etc.). Even in biblical days, there were 12 tribes, and each tribe had a special spiritual role within the people of Israel.
Just as there needs to be a carpenter, a tailor, and a baker in the world, so too there needs to be many Haredi streams among the people of Israel who can emphasize different aspects of the same truth, and together all will be responsible for one another.
On the other hand, there are streams that have deviated from the way of the Torah, and they allow themselves to nullify practical commandments and interpret them according to their personal desires, such as the Conservatives and Reform. To explain the topic, please watch the following video which clarifies the difference:
Best regards,
Daniel Bles