Hasidic

[ hah-sid-ik, huh- ]

/ hɑˈsɪd ɪk, hə- /

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adjective

of or relating to Hasidism, a Jewish sect founded in Poland in the 18th century: The documentary offers a glimpse into the daily life of a Hasidic community in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

being a member of this sect:The movie follows Meira, a young Hasidic mother in Montreal's Mile End district.

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Also Has·sid·ic, Cha·sid·ic, Chas·sid·ic .

Origin of Hasidic

Hasid + -ic

Words nearby Hasidic

hash over, hash-slinger, hashtag, Hasid, Hasidean, Hasidic, Hasidim, Hasidism, Haskalah, haslet, Hasmonean

How to use Hasidic in a sentence

Shortly before the menorah ceremony, he met with Hasidic rabbis from New York.
Carter would make history lighting a Hanukkah menorah. But first, he needed a longer match.|Michael Kranish|December 10, 2020|Washington Post
In one scene after Esty is married, Haas has her head shaved, a practice observed by some Hasidic women.
Inside ‘Unorthodox’: How the Netflix series lined up its cast and costume design|radmarya|August 30, 2020|Fortune
Hasidic Judaism has a reputation for subverting and abusing women—and women have come forward with testimony to prove it.
The Sisterhood of Bulletproof Stockings: It’s Ladies’ Night for Hasidic Rockers|Emily Shire|September 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
All of their songs, they say, are inspired by Torah and Hasidic philosophy, even the ones that sound a bit salacious.
The Sisterhood of Bulletproof Stockings: It’s Ladies’ Night for Hasidic Rockers|Emily Shire|September 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST

When Perl mentioned she was looking for a female drummer in the Hasidic community, a mutual friend introduced her to Dalia.
The Sisterhood of Bulletproof Stockings: It’s Ladies’ Night for Hasidic Rockers|Emily Shire|September 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Their time outside the Hasidic community has not only shaped their music, but their approach to religion.
The Sisterhood of Bulletproof Stockings: It’s Ladies’ Night for Hasidic Rockers|Emily Shire|September 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But Dalia and Perl view Hasidic Judaism with an open-mindedness that is jarring to outsiders—and likely their peers.
The Sisterhood of Bulletproof Stockings: It’s Ladies’ Night for Hasidic Rockers|Emily Shire|September 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Everywhere he was zealously engaged in propagating the Hasidic doctrine by means of the spoken and written word.
History of the Jews in Russia and Poland, Volume I (of 3)|S. M. Dubnow
According to the Hasidic legend, Israel Besht led this kind of life for seven years.
History of the Jews in Russia and Poland, Volume I (of 3)|S. M. Dubnow
As a result, the Hasidic doctrine branched out rapidly, falling into different varieties.
History of the Jews in Russia and Poland, Volume I (of 3)|S. M. Dubnow
The interval between these two dates represents one continuous stretch of Hasidic triumphs.
History of the Jews in Russia and Poland, Volume I (of 3)|S. M. Dubnow
Here a few small Hasidic groups were ensconced in a number of cities.
History of the Jews in Russia and Poland, Volume I (of 3)|S. M. Dubnow