Donald Trump's reception of a group of Hasidic Jewish rabbis at the White House marked the first meeting between a U.S. president and Hasidic rabbis since 1979.
U.S. Vice President J. D. Vance, Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and Secretary of State Marco Rubio also met with the rabbis during Thursday's reception.

Hasidic Judaism emerged in Eastern Europe
Hasidic Judaism consists of Orthodox Jewish religious movements that emerged in Eastern Europe in the 18th century. Hasidic communities place great importance on religious traditions and teachings.
Divided into different groups, each led by a rabbi, Hasidic communities have large populations in Israel and the United States, particularly in New York.

The groups do not share the same view of Israel
Some groups among Hasidic Jews, particularly Satmar and Neturei Karta, stand out for their opposition to Zionism. These groups argue that the establishment of Israel as a secular state conflicts with Jewish religious law.
Other Hasidic groups take a more cautious approach toward the State of Israel.