Is Hasidism a branch of Judaism?

Hasidism, sometimes spelled Chassidism, and also known as Hasidic Judaism (Hebrew: חסידות‎, romanized: Ḥăsīdut, [χasiˈdut]; originally, piety), is a subgroup of Haredi Judaism that arose as a spiritual revival movement in the territory of contemporary Western Ukraine during the 18th century, and spread rapidly

What are the 4 branches of Judaism?

Orthodox, Conservative, Reform and Reconstructionist rabbis in the United States and Canada have formed the first religious organization for North America to encompass all branches of Judaism since the Synagogue Council of America fell apart five years ago.

What is the most popular branch of Judaism?

Sephardi Jews and Mizrahi Jews compose the greatest part of the rest, with about 20% of the worlds Jewish population.

What is the most important teaching of Judaism?

The most important teaching and tenet of Judaism is that there is one God, incorporeal and eternal, who wants all people to do what is just and merciful. All people are created in the image of God and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.