Chassidic Dynasties

[Chbdnik]

B"H

Im interested to read about other dynasties besides Lubavitch, does anyone have a good site that talks about the many other branches, like breslov and ger?

[Jude]

There was/is no Breslov dynasty. The only Rebbe was Reb Nachman. As far as Ger, there's an Artscroll book on the Gerrer dynasty. Also one on Sanz.

[Chbdnik]

B"H

Well I guess I shouldnt have used the word dynasty for the breslovers, but you know what I mean . . . like the Chassidic "branch".

[Tzemach]

Chbdnik,

Since these Chassidic groups don't use the internet, there are no such websites on the internet as of yet. But there are many fascinating books about them, look for them in your local Judaica shop or Jewish library.

[Jude]

type in Breslov, they have sites

[blackhorse]

"Since these Chassidic groups don't use the internet" - Tzemach. Don't USE the internet, or just don't have sites??

[Jude]

put it this way, there is no Bobov or Gerer website
whether individual Bobover Chasidim etc. use the Internet, is another story. I assume those who need it for business, use it, while suspect that most don't have it in their homes.

[blackhorse]

So the question should be asked, why do Chabad Chassidim have it in their homes?

[Shlucha]

interesting how that was never answered...but it seems pretty obvious to me. It was originally used for hafatza. Now it's gotten out of hand. Maybe. With some people. Not everyone. anway, since this was so long ago that the question was asked, I'm sure you've seen the 'Ban the Internet" thread.