Chabbakuk (also know as Chabuk) is the portmanteau term which combines Chabad, Breslov, Carlebach and Kook to describe the hybrid philosophy and prayer style of a small yet growing group of predominantly Orthodox Jews.

While Chabbakuk is not a seperate "sect" of Hasidic Judaism, its followers are made up predominantly of young people, many from Modern Orthodox groups, although some come from Breslov and and Chabad traditions as well.

This group is, however, not accepted in mainstream Judaism or by Mainstream Chasidim, first of all, due to its Zionist inpact from Kook, and lack of recognised leadership.

Influences

Chabbakuk draws on the spirituality of the Breslov Hasidim, utilizing many of the philosophies of Nachman of Breslov to explain the fervent and emotional prayer services which are typical of the group. The prayer services themselves rely almost entirely on the teachings and musical inspiration of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach.

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