Behiros Bringing Chassidus to Non-Chabad Yiddish-Speaking Chassidish Communities
Over the past four years, the organization “Behiros” has been quietly building a growing movement focused on bringing the teachings of Chassidus and פנימיות התורה to non-Chabad Yiddish-speaking Chassidish communities in a relatable and authentic way.
Through farbrengens, publications, and Shabbos programs conducted in heimishe Yiddish, the organization has drawn hundreds of participants from communities across Monsey, Williamsburg, Boro Park, Lakewood, and beyond who are seeking inspiration, clarity, and a deeper connection to Yiddishkeit.
Throughout the year, Behiros arranges farbrengens in local communities, many of them drawing hundreds of participants. Unlike programs that focus primarily on abstract concepts, Behiros places strong emphasis on helping mainstream people understand how Chassidus applies directly to real life — including chinuch, shalom bayis, marriage, purpose in life, emotional wellbeing, parnassah, and day-to-day living as an עבד ה׳.
One of the unique aspects of the organization is its effort to present Chassidish ideas in a style and language familiar to the broader non-Chabad Yiddish-speaking Chassidish communities. In addition to live events, Behiros publishes Chassidish booklets written specifically in heimishe Yiddish, making the teachings more accessible to readers who may not otherwise be exposed to this approach.
Producing the material involves significant investment in writing, editing, design, printing, and distribution in order to ensure the content speaks to the realities and challenges faced by today’s heimishe families.
A major milestone came last year when Behiros organized what participants described as the first large-scale Shabbaton dedicated to spreading practical Chassidus within the broader non-Chabad Yiddish-speaking Chassidish world. More than 50 couples attended the uplifting weekend.
The Shabbaton was led by Rabbi Manis Friedman, Rabbi Shais Taub, and Mrs. Shterna Ginsburg, all widely respected speakers known for presenting deep Chassidish ideas in a practical and relatable way.
Participants described the Shabbos as transformative. Many were especially moved by Rabbi Manis Friedman’s Yiddish farbrengens, which deeply resonated with attendees.
One participant, identified as “B.K.,” shared that after nearly 30 years of marriage and raising a family with several married children, he still felt he was searching for deeper meaning in life and marriage. After coming across an advertisement for the Behiros Shabbaton, he decided to attend.
According to B.K., the experience opened an entirely new perspective for him. Through the classes and farbrengens, he discovered the Chassidish understanding that marriage itself is part of עבודת ה׳ — a way of serving Hashem with kedusha, purpose, and connection. He later testified that the Shabbos transformed the atmosphere in his home and changed the way he viewed both Yiddishkeit and married life.
Before Shavuos, Behiros hosted another large farbrengen in Monsey in preparation for Kabbolas HaTorah ahead of Shavuos, featuring Rabbi Manis Friedman. The event drew over 200 attendees for an evening of inspiration and Chassidus.
Videos of the recent Monsey farbrengen, along with many previous Behiros events and lectures, are available on YouTube.
As Behiros continues expanding its programs, publications, and events, those interested in supporting the effort, receiving the booklets, or joining the organization’s newsletter can contact [email protected] for more information.
