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Chassidism

Chassidism

9.9
A branch of Orthodox Judaism that focuses on mystical belief, prayer, and community
  • noun
  • /ˈkʃɑːsɪdɪzəm/
translation icon : jasidismo
  • Many teachings in Chassidism revolve around the importance of joy and fervor in religious practice.

Examples

  • The rabbi's leadership within Chassidism fosters a strong sense of belonging among its members.

  • And there it remained, its presence unsuspected by the Talmud Class, the Hebrew students, the scholars of Chassidism, and the committees.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • There is no such thing as traditional Judaism, and Chassidism is a northeastern European cultural tradition.

    Blog text (27)
  • Chassidism emphasizes a deep connection to Chassidism and community among its followers.

Synonyms

Hasidism
vsChassidism
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A Jewish movement from 18th-century Eastern Europe that values joyful worship, strong community, and a spiritual leader called a Rebbe

focuses more on religious fervor and communal spiritual leadership than on strict observance
Chasidism
vsChassidism
9.9

A Jewish movement within Orthodox Judaism that focuses on joyful prayer, close community life, and strict following of religious rules

places greater weight on communal life and charismatic leadership
Hassidism
vsChassidism
9.9

Religious practices of a Jewish group from 18th-century Eastern Europe focusing on joyful worship, mystic ideas and a spiritual leader

highlights intense religious fervor and community emphasis rather than joy in worship

Surface Forms

Chassidism singular
Chassidisms plural

Morphology

Chassidism = chassid (semi-transparent) = chassid + ism

Formed by the noun 'chassid' + the English suffix '-ism' (regularly marking movements/doctrines), but the base is a borrowed Hebrew/Yiddish term and may be unfamiliar to many learners.

Etymology

Chassidism comes from the Hebrew word chassid, which means 'pious' or 'devout'. So, Chassidism names the religious way of life in which people aim to live with deep faith, joyful worship, strong community ties, and devotion to their spiritual leaders.