Chassid
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A member of a Jewish group that follows strict religious rules and values prayer, joy, and close community
- noun
- /ˈkʃɑːsɪd/
:
jasíd
- The Chassid community celebrates many traditional festivals together.
Examples
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Growing up in a Chassid family taught her the importance of faith and community.
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As it turned out, the guy beside me wasn't a Chassid or a Jesus freak.
Academic text (2012) -
He is a Chassid who attends synagogue services every week.
Synonyms
Lubavitcher
vsChassid
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9.8
A person who follows Chabad, a worldwide Orthodox Jewish group
refers more broadly to any member of that mystical community
Hasid
vsChassid
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9.5
A person in Orthodox Judaism who follows strict religious rules and spiritual traditions
focuses more on strong communal fervor and close community life
Hassid
vsChassid
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A person who follows a strict form of Orthodox Judaism and lives in a close community often wearing traditional dress
highlights intense religious devotion and tighter community bonds
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Chassid comes from the Hebrew word חסיד meaning 'pious' or 'devout', so it originally named someone very devoted to their faith. That's why today a Chassid is a member of Hasidism — a close, religious Jewish group known for strong faith, joy, and community.