Oberlander Jews

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Oberlander Jews (also Oberlandish or simply Oberland Jews) are Ashkenazic, Western Yiddish speaking Jews originating in the Oberland region of Hungary and the district surrounding Bratislava in Slovakia.

Many were Haredi while not Hasidic, others were Orthodox while rather contemporary. Oberlander Jews had their own distinct form of Judaism, related to classic German pre-emancipation Orthodoxy. One very distinct custom, or minhag that Oberlanders hold of is to wear a talis before they are married, much like Yekkes. Oberlander Jews have contributed strongly to present-day Orthodox Jewish communities. Generally, Oberlander Jews were more likely to remain Orthodox than other Ashkenazim after post-World War II immigration to North America. Many of this group have become Hasidic after World War II and some have re-formed into Hasidic groups similar to the Satmar, Puppa being the best example.

The most revered rabbi amongst Oberlander Jews was the Chatam Sofer.

The Canadian Reichmann family are Oberlander Jews.