Do Orthodox Jews nurse their babies?

Many Orthodox Jewish families have a large number of children and choose to breastfeed. The Orthodox Jew observes Jewish laws and customs literally as dictated by the Torah.

Why do Hasidic Jews shave their heads after marriage?

While some women chose merely to cover their hair with a cloth or sheitel, or wig, the most zealous shave their heads beneath to ensure that their hair is never seen by others. “There is a certain energy to the hair, and after you get married it can hurt you instead of benefiting you,” said Ms. Hazan, now 49.

Where do hasidics live in New York?

Borough Park is home to many Hasidic groups, the largest being the Hasidic Bobov sect.

Where is the largest Hasidic community in the world?

Today, most affiliates reside in Israel and the United States. Israel Ben Eliezer, the “Baal Shem Tov”, is regarded as its founding father, and his disciples developed and disseminated it.

What is the relationship between Jewish parents and their children?

As with other human relationships, Jewish parents and their children (both adult and minor) are, in traditional Judaism, bound to each other by a series of commanded responsibilities and sacred practices.

What is it like to be an Orthodox Jewish child?

First off, Orthodox kids probably have less time on their hands than kids from other communities. They attend schools with double curriculums, which means that the school day is extra long and that there’s extra homework to do at night (but on the bright side, they’re extra knowledgeable!)

What happens when a parent dies on the Jewish calendar?

Following the death of a parent one does not attend religious celebrations (such as weddings) or parties for one year, or 12 months on the Jewish calendar. According to the strictest rabbinic ruling, a mourner is not allowed to listen to music, turn on the radio, watch television, or go to a movie or a concert for 12 months.

Does Judaism teach parents to prepare their children for the future?

Most societies emphasize reverence for parents; post-biblical Judaism appears to have gone further than its contemporaries in mandating that parents provide for their children with very specific preparations for the future.