Satmar

Satmar (or Satmar Hasidism or Satmarer Hasidism ) (חסידות סאטמאר) is a Hasidic movement comprising mostly Hungarian and Romanian Hasidic Jewish Holocaust survivors and their descendants. It was founded and led by the late Hungarian-born Grand Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum (1887-1979), who was the rabbi of Szatmárnémeti , Hungary (currently Satu Mare , Romania ) . The name of the town is Satmar in German , which was also used by the Yiddish -speaking population, then the common language of the local Jews. Members of the movement are usually referred to as Satmar Hasidim or Satmarer Hasidim . The two largest Satmar communities are in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and Kiryas Joel, New York . There are also significant Satmar communities in Borough Park, Brooklyn and Monsey, New York . Smaller communities can be found in North American cities such as Los Angeles, Montreal and Toronto; European cities such as Antwerp , London and Manchester ; Argentina; Australia and numerous cities and towns in Israel. The late Satmar Rebbe, Reb Yoel, also held the title of the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem 's Edah HaChareidis , although he did not live in Jerusalem after 1946. Satmar is one of the largest and most influential Hasidic movements in existence today, but formal demographic comparisons with other Hasidim are not available. It is believed to number close to 130,000 adherents, and is rapidly growing due to the extremely high fertility rates of the group. This population figure does not include a number of smaller and related anti-Zionist Hungarian Hasidic groups who align themselves with Satmar.

The main synagogue in Kiryas Joel . Satmar ( Hebrew : סאטמאר or סאטמר ) is a staunchly anti-Zionist Hasidic group, originating from the city of Satu Mare , Romania , where it was founded in 1905 by Rabbi Joel Teitelbaum . Following World War II it was reestablished in New York, becoming one of the largest Hasidic movements in the world. After Joel's death, he was succeeded by his nephew, Moshe Teitelbaum . Since the latter's death in 2006, the dynasty is split between his two sons, Aaron Teitelbaum and Zalman Teitelbaum .

Hasidic group founded in Hungary in 1905 The main synagogue in Kiryas Joel, New York Satmar ( , ) is a Hasidic group originating from the city of Szatmárnémeti , Hungary (now Satu Mare , Romania ), where it was founded in 1905 by Rabbi Joel Teitelbaum . Following World War II , it was re-established in New York, becoming one of the largest Hasidic movements in the world. After Rabbi Joel's death, he was succeeded by his nephew, Moshe Teitelbaum . Since the latter's death in 2006, the dynasty is split between his two sons, Aaron Teitelbaum and Zalman Teitelbaum . Satmar is one of the largest Hasidic dynasties in the world: The estimated number of affiliated men, women, and children ranges between 65,000 and 75,000. It is characterized by extremely strict religious adherence, complete rejection of modern culture, and fierce anti-Zionism . Satmar sponsors a comprehensive education and media system in Yiddish , and its members use Yiddish as a primary language. The sect also heads the Central Rabbinical Congress . Quote: "Satmar is known for its anti-Zionist ideology and refusal to recognize the legitimacy of the State of Israel." (June 12, 2018) "Thousands of anti-Zionist Hasidim Protest in Brooklyn Against Israeli Army Draft" , Jewish Telegraphic Agency .

Romanian Hasidic dynasty For the city now in Romania, see Satu Mare . The main Satmar synagogue in Kiryas Joel, New York Satmar ( Yiddish : סאַטמאַר, Hebrew : סאטמר) is a Hasidic group founded in 1905 by Grand Rebbe Joel Teitelbaum , in the city of Szatmárnémeti , Hungary (now Satu Mare in Romania ). The group is an offshoot of the Sighet Hasidic dynasty . Following World War II , it was re-established in New York. Satmar is one of the largest Hasidic dynasties in the world, with some 26,000 households. It is characterized by extreme conservatism, complete rejection of modern culture, and fierce anti-Zionism . Satmar sponsors a comprehensive education and media system in Yiddish , and its members use Yiddish as a primary language. The sect also sponsors and leads the Central Rabbinical Congress , which serves as an umbrella organization for other very conservative, anti-Zionist, and mostly Hungarian-descended ultra-Orthodox communities. After Joel Teitelbaum's death in 1979, he was succeeded by his nephew, Moshe Teitelbaum . Since the latter's death in 2006, the dynasty is split between Moshe's two sons, Aaron and Zalman Leib , with each holding dominion over separate communities and institutions.

Hungarian Hasidic dynasty For the city now in Romania, see Satu Mare . Satmar ( Yiddish : סאַטמאַר ; Hebrew : סאטמר ) is a group in Hasidic Judaism founded in 1905 by Grand Rebbe Joel Teitelbaum (1887–1979), in the city of Szatmárnémeti (also called Szatmár in the 1890s), Hungary (now Satu Mare in Romania ). The group is a branch of the Sighet Hasidic dynasty . Following World War II , it was re-established in New York and has since grown to become one of the largest Hasidic dynasties in the world, comprising around 26,000 households making up a population of nearly 300,000. Satmar is characterized by extreme conservatism , complete rejection of modern culture, and strong religious anti-Zionism . The community sponsors a comprehensive education and media network in Yiddish , which is also the primary language used by its members. Satmar also sponsors and leads the Central Rabbinical Congress , which serves as an umbrella organization for other highly conservative, anti-Zionist, and mostly Hungarian-descended ultra-Orthodox communities. Following the death of Joel Teitelbaum in 1979, he was succeeded by his nephew, Moshe Teitelbaum . Since Moshe's death in 2006, the dynasty has been divided between his two sons, Aaron and Zalman Leib , each leading separate communities and institutions. According to the research of Marcin Wodziński , around 2016, the group consisted of 26,078 households, making up 20.2% of the world Hasidic population and being the largest Hasidic group in the world.