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Chasidism

Chasidism

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A Jewish movement within Orthodox Judaism that focuses on joyful prayer, close community life, and strict following of religious rules
  • noun
  • /ˈhɑːsɪdɪzəm/
translation icon : jasidismo
  • Many aspects of Chasidism focus on joyful worship and close-knit community life.

Examples

  • The spiritual leader delivered a sermon on the core values of Chasidism.

  • Scholars have studied the history and spread of Chasidism throughout Eastern Europe.

  • Many people practice Chasidism for its spiritual teachings.

  • Is Chasidism the same as Hasidism?

  • Many aspects of Chasidism focus on joyful worship and close-knit community life.

  • Scholars have studied the history and spread of Chasidism throughout Eastern Europe.

  • The spiritual leader delivered a sermon on the core values of Chasidism.

Synonyms

Hasidism
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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

is more about mystical devotion and formal observance than communal leadership
Chassidism
vsChasidism
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A branch of Orthodox Judaism that focuses on mystical belief, prayer, and community

prioritizes strict observance and steady devotion rather than fervent emotion
Hassidism
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Religious practices of a Jewish group from 18th-century Eastern Europe focusing on joyful worship, mystic ideas and a spiritual leader

stresses formal strict observance and devotion rather than joyful celebration

Surface Forms

Chasidism singular
Chasidisms plural

Morphology

Chasidism = Chasid (transparent) = Chasid + ism

Formed from the name 'Chasid' plus the productive suffix '-ism' denoting a movement or doctrine, so the meaning is readily derivable from the base.

Etymology

Chasidism comes from the Hebrew word chasid, which means 'pious' or 'devout'. So Chasidism is the name for the Jewish movement whose members value deep spiritual devotion, joyful worship, and strict religious life.