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Hassidism

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
  • noun
  • /ˈhɑːsɪdɪzəm/
translation icon : jasidismo
  • Many Jews in Eastern Europe were drawn to Hassidism for its emphasis on joyous worship and community.

Examples

  • Many Jews in Eastern Europe were drawn to Hassidism for its emphasis on joyous worship and community.

  • The principles of Hassidism continue to influence modern Hasidic communities around the world.

  • He studied the teachings of Hassidism as part of his research into Jewish mysticism.

  • Many people practice Hassidism for its emphasis on community.

  • The teachings of Hassidism focus on joy and spirituality.

  • He studied the teachings of Hassidism as part of his research into Jewish mysticism.

  • The principles of Hassidism continue to influence modern Hasidic communities around the world.

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

stresses joyful worship and mystical devotion more than communal structure
Chassidism
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A branch of Orthodox Judaism that focuses on mystical belief, prayer, and community

places more weight on joyful worship and specific leadership by a rebbe
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

leans more toward joyful worship and communal leadership than strict observance

Surface Forms

Hassidism singular
Hassidisms plural

Morphology

Hassidism = Hasid (transparent) = Hasid + ism

Formed from the borrowed noun 'Hasid' plus the productive English suffix '-ism' meaning a movement or doctrine, so a learner who knows 'Hasid' and '-ism' can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Hassidism comes from the Hebrew word hasid, meaning 'pious' or 'devout'. It names a Jewish movement that values joyful worship and close spiritual life, so the word shows why Hassidism is about deep faith and joyful prayer.