What is "satmar"

'''Satmar ''' ( Hebrew: סאטמאר or סאטמר) is a Hasidic sect originating from the city of Satu Mare, Transylvania, where it was founded in 1905 by Rabbi Joel Teitelbaum. Following World War II it was reestablished in New York, becoming one of the largest Hasidic movements in the world. After Joel's death, he was succeeded by his nephew, Moshe Teitelbaum. Since the latter's death in 2006, the dynasty is split between his two sons, Aaron Teitelbaum and Zalman Teitelbaum.

Satmar is the largest Hasidic dynasty in the world: the estimated number of affiliated men, women and children ranges between 50,000 and 120,000. It is characterized by extreme religious rigidity, rejection of modern culture and fierce anti-Zionism. Satmar sponsors a comprehensive education and media system in Yiddish, and its members often use it as a primary language. The sect also serves as the leading power within the Ultra-Orthodox circles which oppose the State of Israel, heading the Central Rabbinical Congress and providing most donations for the Orthodox Council of Jerusalem.