Chassidism
- noun
- /ˈkʃɑːsɪdɪzəm/
- Many teachings in Chassidism revolve around the importance of joy and fervor in religious practice.
Examples
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The rabbi's leadership within Chassidism fosters a strong sense of belonging among its members.
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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
A Jewish movement from 18th-century Eastern Europe that values joyful worship, strong community, and a spiritual leader called a Rebbe
A Jewish movement within Orthodox Judaism that focuses on joyful prayer, close community life, and strict following of religious rules
Religious practices of a Jewish group from 18th-century Eastern Europe focusing on joyful worship, mystic ideas and a spiritual leader
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.