What is the meaning of Hasidism?

noun

  • A sect of Orthodox Jews that arose out of a pietistic movement originating in eastern Europe in the second half of the 18th century; a sect that follows the Mosaic law strictly.
  • Beliefs and practices of a sect of Orthodox Jews.
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