hasidic

Thân thiện

A Hasidic man walks to synagogue on a quiet street.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to Hasidism: Of or pertaining to Hasidism, a mystical Jewish movement founded in 18th-century Eastern Europe.
   • Relating to Hasidim: Of or pertaining to the members (Hasidim) of this movement, their communities, or their distinctive way of life.

Usage

• The adjective hasidic is used to describe things directly associated with the beliefs, practices, communities, or culture of Hasidic Judaism.
• It is typically capitalized as Hasidic, though the lowercase form is also accepted in some references.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The neighborhood is known for its Hasidic community.
  • She studies hasidic philosophy and tales.
  • They follow Hasidic customs regarding dress and prayer.

Advanced Usage

• Hasidic Judaism: The specific branch of Orthodox Judaism characterized by its mystical teachings (Hasidism), devotion to spiritual leaders (rebbes), and emphasis on joy in divine service.
  • His research focuses on the history of Hasidic Judaism in Poland.

Variants and Related Words

• Hasidism (n): The religious movement itself; its doctrines and practices.
  • Hasidism emphasizes God's immanence in the universe.
• Hasid (n); plural: Hasidim: A follower or member of a Hasidic group.
  • The Hasid traveled to visit his rebbe for the holiday.
• Hassidic: An alternate spelling of Hasidic.

Synonyms

• Hassidic: An alternate spelling with the same meaning.
• Chasidic: Another common transliteration from the Hebrew.

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically refers to the movement originating with Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov. It is not a general term for all devout or Orthodox Jews.
• It describes a set of social, cultural, and religious attributes, including specific styles of dress, prayer, and community structure.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to the Jewish Hasidim or its members or their beliefs and practices

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