Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
Chabad Hasidism

Chabad Hasidism

9.1
A Hasidic Jewish group from Eastern Europe that emphasizes study and teaching
  • noun
  • /kəˈbɑd ˈhɑsɪdɪzəm/
translation icon : Jabad jasidismo
  • The teachings of Chabad Hasidism emphasize the use of intellect in spiritual life.

Examples

  • Many people are drawn to Chabad Hasidism for its unique teachings.

  • Many families in Crown Heights are followers of Chabad Hasidism.

  • Under Soviet rule, the adherents of Chabad Hasidism maintained their traditions despite difficulties.

  • The principles of Chabad Hasidism emphasize love and kindness.

  • Chabad Hasidism emphasizes a deep intellectual and mystical approach to traditional Jewish teachings.

  • Many followers of Chabad Hasidism engage in outreach efforts to share their beliefs with others.

  • Chabad Hasidism originated in Eastern Europe and has a significant global presence today.

Synonyms

Lubavitch
vsChabad Hasidism
2 9.6

A Hasidic Jewish movement known for outreach, religious study, and warm hospitality

places greater weight on learned theological approach than public outreach
Chabad
vsChabad Hasidism
1 9.5

A Jewish Hasidic group in Orthodox Judaism that helps, teaches, and welcomes guests

emphasizes intellectual study and philosophical approach over outreach
Chabad-Lubavitch
vsChabad Hasidism
9.6

A Jewish religious group that teaches, welcomes, and helps Jews around the world

focuses more on intellectual traditions than on active outreach
Lubavitch movement
vsChabad Hasidism
8.6

A large Hasidic Jewish group that sends people to teach and help Jewish communities worldwide

is more about intellectual leadership within the same traditional circle

Surface Forms

Chabad Hasidism singular
Chabad Hasidisms plural

Morphology

Chabad + Hasidism

This is a straightforward naming combination: 'Chabad' identifies a movement and 'Hasidism' identifies the broader religious tradition, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it refers to the Hasidic branch associated with Chabad/Lubavitch. The composition follows common cross-linguistic patterns for naming branches of movements, making the meaning directly derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Chabad Hasidism gets its name from three Hebrew words, Chochmah, Binah, and Da'at, which mean 'wisdom', 'understanding', and 'knowledge'. That's why Chabad Hasidism is known for using thought and study in its religious life.