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June 12, 2014 5:34 pm at 5:34 pm #613001ShoomieMember
I recently saw an ad for a new development for “chassidsh/heimish” families. While I think I know what “chassidish” is, and I think I know what “yeshivish” is, I can’t put my finger on “heimish”.
How do you define “heimish”?
June 12, 2014 6:11 pm at 6:11 pm #1019402takahmamashParticipantThis topic has already been covered several times.
Pick something new to talk about.
June 12, 2014 6:12 pm at 6:12 pm #1019403boredatworkParticipantHeimish is the term used to describe people that take upon themselves different Chassidish Minhagim but are not affiliated with any specific chassidus.
June 12, 2014 6:16 pm at 6:16 pm #1019404popa_bar_abbaParticipantAt least 3/4 grandparents born in Hungary before war.
June 12, 2014 6:18 pm at 6:18 pm #1019405computerbagelsParticipantChassidish means the full garb, shtreimel and bekeshe included and is a devoted follower of one specific Rebbe.
Heimish is more like jacket and gartel (double breasted suit preferred)or with one or more of the following options: Bekeshe with down hat; jacket with up hat; beard; trimmed beard; no beard; usually with chassidishe havarah; is a follower of one or more Rebbes but more passively than a full fledged chossid…….That’s a start
Fellas- am I on the mark?
June 12, 2014 6:35 pm at 6:35 pm #1019406notasheepMemberYou don’t. Everyone has their own version of ‘heimish’. For some people it’s an excuse to infringe on other people’s privacy by saying “but it’s heimish”
June 12, 2014 7:16 pm at 7:16 pm #1019407I. M. ShluffinParticipantCholent is heimish, farfel is heimish, chicken soup is heimish… I think sushi is also heimish nowadays. That should be quite the development.
June 12, 2014 7:28 pm at 7:28 pm #1019408👑RebYidd23Participant“Heimish” means similar to the way MY ancestors are/were.
June 12, 2014 8:53 pm at 8:53 pm #1019409midwesternerParticipantTo many, the word heimish is secret code for “comfortably well off.” Especially when consulting regarding shidduchim.
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