How do the beliefs of hesidic (sp) jews differ from other jews? Why do they dress in all dark colors?

Answer 1

Hasidic Jews are ultra-conservative. There are varying degrees of how literally Jews take the scripture and traditions so yes they have different beliefs than other Jews may have. Some are orthodox who are very strict in their interpretations, then there is the conservative branch,who are a little less literal and the reform who can be very liberal

Answer 2

The Hassidim are a fanatical cult, totally removed and they take the garbage from the OLD Testament literally. There is all kinds of weirdness in the OT and you can be sure the black is in there somewhere.