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Skver (also Skvir or Skwere; (イディッシュ語:סקווירא)) is the name of a Hasidic dynasty founded by Rebbe Yitzchok Twersky in the city of Skver (as known in Yiddish; or Skvyra, in present-day Ukraine) during the mid-19th century. Followers of the rebbes of Skver are called ''Skverer hasidim''. The dynasty of Skver is a branch of the Chernobyl dynasty. Its founder, Rebbe Yitzchok, also known as Reb Itzikl, was one of the eight sons of Rabbi Mordechai, the Maggid of Chernobyl. There is currently one main offshoot of the Skverer dynasty. It is led by Grand Rabbi David Twersky, and is headquartered in New Square, New York. There are two other small groups: one, identified as Skver-Boro Park, is led by Grand Rabbi Yechiel Michl Twersky, son of the late Grand Rabbi David Twersky of Skver-Boro Park; and one is identified as Skver-Flatbush. ==Philosophy and lifestyle == Skverer Hasidism stresses Torah study, prayer, and abstention from excessive earthly pleasures in order to achieve purity of heart and mind. To that end, the Village of New Square was established, where residents are sheltered from influences deemed decadent. A central part of the lifestyle is the attachment to the rebbe. As with most Hasidic groups today, the Rebbe's position is generally attained through his lineage. However, to be accepted by the masses, the Rebbe is expected to display behaviors such as humility, love for fellow Jews, and general devotion to God's service. The rebbe, as ''tzadik'' or righteous person, is seen as a conduit to God for the masses. Modes of dress for Skverer hasidim are generally similar to those of other Hasidic groups, especially that of Vizhnitz, Belz, and Klausenberg. Weekday attire for men consists of long coats called ''rekels'' and velvet hats. On Shabbos (the Jewish Sabbath), Jewish holidays and special occasions the men wear long black coats made of silk (or imitation silk made from polyester) called ''bekishes''. Married men also wear fur hats called ''shtreimels'', and knee-high leather boots known as ''shtievl''. Married women usually wear wigs, often with an additional covering over it, such as a scarf or hat, and wear modest clothing with long, conservative skirts, wrist-length sleeves, fully covered necklines, and stockings. Although all Haredim and Hasidim stress fealty to established traditions, for Skverer Hasidism it is stressed exceedingly, and is a cornerstone of their philosophy. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Skver (Hasidic dynasty)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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