An Inside Look At The Largest Hasidic Group In Metro New York

Satmar: The Last Lion of Hasidism

An Inside Look at the Largest Hasidic Group in Metro New York

Satmar: A Fortress in Brooklyn

The Satmar are the largest Hasidic group in Metro New York, with an estimated 65,000 followers. Their extreme conservatism has set them apart from other Hasidic groups, and their fortress-like community in Brooklyn has made them a target of both fascination and fear.

In the book "A Fortress in Brooklyn," author Jonathan Rosen tells the story of how the Satmar community was built. He describes the group's origins in Hungary, its flight to the United States after the Holocaust, and its eventual settlement in Brooklyn. Rosen also explores the group's unique culture and beliefs, which have remained largely unchanged since the 19th century.