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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   a form of Hasidism practiced by Lithuanian and Russian Jews under communist rule; the beliefs and practices of the Lubavitch movement wordnet
2. 2
   a large missionary Hasidic movement known for their hospitality, technological expertise, optimism and emphasis on religious study wordnet

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A branch of Orthodox Chassidic Judaism founded in 1755 by Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi Judaism

Synonyms

All synonyms

lubavitchchabad hasidismchabad lubavitchchabad-lubavitchchabad-lubavitchlubavitch

Example

More examples

"A Chabad rabbi, Abraham Chen, saw Peter Kropotkin as a tsadik."

Etymology

Borrowed from the Hebrew acronym חַבָּ״ד (khabá"d).

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