Hasidic Judaism

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Pronunciations

Hasidic Judaism (khuh-SIH-dihk JOO-dee-izm) listen
Hasidism (khuh-SIH-diz-m) listen

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Definitions

  • n. A Jewish mystical movement founded in Poland that seeks to experience God through enthusiastic prayer under the leadership of a rebbe.

Example Sentences

  • "Among the most unique features of Hasidic Judaism is the centrality of the Rebbe. Every Hasidic sect has one, and their succession over time is typically dynastic. When a rebbe dies, his successor is usually a son or other close relative." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew
  • Yiddish
  • English

Etymology

  • TH חָסִיד chasid, lit. 'good person' > Y חסיד khosid 'Hasid' + E adjectival suffix -ic + E 'Judaism'

      • Who Uses This

      • Jews: Jews of diverse religious backgrounds and organizational involvements
      • Non-Jews: (words that have spread outside of Jewish networks)

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      Chasidic Judaism, Khasidic Judaism, Chassidic Judaism, Hassidic Judaism, Khassidic Judaism, Hasidism, Chassidism, Khassidism, Khasidism, Chasidism, Hassidism

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