Hassidic
Devoutly traditional Jewish
Hassidic describes the branch of Orthodox Judaism emphasizing mystical devotion, joyful worship, and close community around a spiritual leader (rebbe).
The movement arose in 18th-century Eastern Europe and remains vibrant today, particularly in New York and Israel.
Hassidic Jews are often recognized by distinctive dress—black hats, long coats, and beards for men.
A Hassidic wedding, Hassidic traditions.
Also spelled Hasidic or Chasidic.
Hasidic spiritual leader
- tefillinJewish prayer boxes worn daily
- shulJewish house of worship
- yeshivaJewish religious study institution
- TorahJudaism's core scripture
Talmud · minyan · Shabbat · kosher · mitzvah · observant · pious · prayer
Historic Jewish village
Hasidic Jewish outreach movement
- rebbeHasidic spiritual leader
- lineageDescent from progenitors
- successionFollowing in order
- followersPeople who support someone
rebbe
Hasidic spiritual leader
- tefillinJewish prayer boxes worn daily
- shulJewish house of worship
- yeshivaJewish religious study institution
Torah · Talmud · minyan · Shabbat · kosher · mitzvah · observant · pious · prayer · worship
shtetl
Historic Jewish village
simcha · dynasty · court · Williamsburg · Crown Heights
Chabad
Hasidic Jewish outreach movement
- rebbeHasidic spiritual leader
- lineageDescent from progenitors
- successionFollowing in order
kabbalah
Jewish mystical tradition
- Baal Shem TovHasidic Judaism's founder
- sparksFiery particles from friction
- elevationHeight above reference point
ecstasy · joy · song · dance · storytelling · parable · hidden · divine
Hassidicsecular
Nonreligious, worldly
Reform · assimilated · irreligious · non-religious · lapsed
HassidicModern Orthodox
Judaism balancing tradition and contemporary life
assimilated · worldly · cosmopolitan · integrated · acculturated