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What is the difference between Chasidism and Orthodox Judaism?

Answer:

Chasidim are orthodox Jews who tend to stress the emotional aspects of prayer and meditation, while "yeshiva" orthodox Jews tend to stress Talmudic study.

With blessings from Jerusalem,

Rabbi Shraga Simmons
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