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To what extent doare non-Chasidim believe inbound by kabbalah?

I am asking here specifically about Chareidim rather than Modern Orthodox. I have been learning in a chassidish seminary for a year, and have forgotten what the "mainstream" approach to kabbalah is. Do Litvishe consider kabbalah a part of Torah -- that is, 100% true? If so, why does (itChassidim seem) they don't to follow minhagim that incorporate the dictatesviews of kabbalah (for example-to a greater degree than non-saying tikkun chatzos, not wearing tefillin during Chol Hamoed, growing long beard and peyos, having married women cut their hair and cover it at all times, being more careful about the directionChassidim.

What status does kabbalah have in which furniture faces anddeterming the like)practical halacha for non-Chassidim?

To what extent do non-Chasidim believe in kabbalah?

I am asking here specifically about Chareidim rather than Modern Orthodox. I have been learning in a chassidish seminary for a year, and have forgotten what the "mainstream" approach to kabbalah is. Do Litvishe consider kabbalah a part of Torah -- that is, 100% true? If so, why does (it seem) they don't follow minhagim that incorporate the dictates of kabbalah (for example--saying tikkun chatzos, not wearing tefillin during Chol Hamoed, growing long beard and peyos, having married women cut their hair and cover it at all times, being more careful about the direction in which furniture faces and the like)?

To what extent are non-Chasidim bound by kabbalah?

Chassidim seem to follow the views of kabbalah to a greater degree than non-Chassidim.

What status does kabbalah have in determing the practical halacha for non-Chassidim?

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To what extent do non-Chasidim believe in kabbalah?

I am asking here specifically about Chareidim rather than Modern Orthodox. I have been learning in a chassidish seminary for a year, and have forgotten what the "mainstream" approach to kabbalah is. Do Litvishe consider kabbalah a part of Torah -- that is, 100% true? If so, why does (it seem) they don't follow minhagim that incorporate the dictates of kabbalah (for example--saying tikkun chatzos, not wearing tefillin during Chol Hamoed, growing long beard and peyos, having married women cut their hair and cover it at all times, being more careful about the direction in which furniture faces and the like)?