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Chabad

DEFINITIONS OF: Chabad

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n a form of Hasidism practiced by Lithuanian and Russian Jews under communist rule; the beliefs and practices of the Lubavitch movement

Synonyms:
Chabad Hasidism
Type of:
Chasidism, Chassidism, Hasidism, Hassidism
beliefs and practices of a sect of Orthodox Jews

n a large missionary Hasidic movement known for their hospitality, technological expertise, optimism and emphasis on religious study

Synonyms:
Chabad-Lubavitch, Lubavitch, Lubavitch movement
Type of:
religious movement
a movement intended to bring about religious reforms
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