Hasidim

Cultural  

1. Jews (see also Jews) who observe a form of strict Orthodox Judaism. They generally wear severely plain black and white clothes, and the men, following the requirements of Mosaic law, leave parts of their hair and whiskers untrimmed.

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Example Sentences

From the Reform Rabbi Amiel Hirsch—who had coauthored a widely circulated letter against Mamdani—to the Satmar Hasidim in Brooklyn, New York Jews expressed at least cautious optimism about their mayor elect, if not outright excitement.

From Slate • Jan. 1, 2026

They say they worry the show describes strictures more typical of, say, the Brooklyn-based Satmar Hasidim, not the less stringent community of which she was part.

From New York Times • Oct. 27, 2021

On religious holidays, Skvire Hasidim come from all over the world—New Square has fifteen sister cities—to worship with him.

From The New Yorker • Aug. 26, 2019

The Hasidim contend that they have been primarily buying boarded-up or vacant homes and that solicitations have come from outside investors, not from the families that have moved in.

From New York Times • Aug. 2, 2017

I didn’t mix much with the Hasidim, but the extent to which they revered Danny was obvious to everyone.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok