Hasidism

or Has·sid·ism

[ has-i-diz-uhm, hah-si- ]

noun

, Judaism.

1. the principles and practices of the Hasidim.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hasidism¹

Hasid + -ism

Example Sentences

Mr. Rudavsky said in an interview that he believed “A Life Apart” was the first feature-length documentary released in American theaters that explored Hasidism.

From New York Times

Hasidism had its cradle in Ukraine dating back 300 years and Ukraine had one of the largest Jewish communities in Europe before the war, estimated at between 250,000-500,000 mostly Hasidic Jews.

From Reuters

The two are members of Hasidism’s Chabad movement.

From New York Times

Hasidism traces it roots to Ukrainian Jews, and the communities here have flourished in different periods of history.

From Washington Post

The pilgrims, most of whom belong to the Breslover branch of Hasidism, have traveled to celebrate the Jewish new year at the grave of their movement’s founder.

From Washington Post