English

Noun

Hassidic Jew ‎(plural Hassidic Jews)

1. A Jew belonging to any of a number of communities, generally centered around a Rebbe, comprising the movement founded in the 18th century by Baal-Shem-Tov.

Usage notes

• Like many terms that start with a non-silent h but have emphasis on their second syllable, some people precede Hassidic Jew with an, others with a.

Related terms

• Hassid
• Hassidism