Our Hasidic community is fracturing because some families want to incorporate more Chabad outreach practices while others insist we maintain our traditional Satmar customs, and the rebbe won't take a clear position. The children are caught in the middle, not understanding why their friends' families are suddenly doing things differently, and we parents don't know how to explain a split we didn't see coming.
More people experience this than they realize.
A faith community is discovering that different interpretations of authentic practice can threaten the very unity that defines them.
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Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.