Agudas Chassidism Chabad (1930s - Present) - Religious Group

Religious Family: Judaism
Religious Tradition: Judaism
Description: Currently the largest of the Hassidic groups worldwide, the Lubavitcher movement was almost completely wiped out during the Holocaust, but has experienced phenomenal growth in the last generation after re-establishing itself in Brooklyn, New York, in the 1950s. Much of this growth took place under the leadership of Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the son of Joseph Isaac Schneerson, who assumed leadership of the group in 1950. His efforts included outreach to liberal and non-practicing Jews, and during his tenure the group founded over 900 centers internationally. Additionally, the group developed educational centers and programs for both humanitarian aid and social services. After Menachem Mendel Schneerson's death in 1994, the group became split over beliefs about whether he was the messiah. The main body of the group celebrates the anniversary of his passing every year, and the group's headquarters are still located in Brooklyn, New York.
Official Site: https://www.chabad.org/

Connections: Agudas Chassidism Chabad

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