1. Haredi - Noun
2. Haredi - Adjective
any of several sects of Orthodox Judaism that reject modern secular culture and many of whom do not recognize the spiritual authority of the modern state of Israel
Source: WordNetAll that was good and happy about Haredi society, the socialization and close-knit communal life, the shared prayer and sacralization of study — all these served as the virus’s route of attack. Source: Internet
Another phenomenon that sets Hasidic Judaism apart from general Haredi Judaism is the strong emphasis placed on speaking Yiddish ; in (many) Hasidic households and communities, Yiddish is spoken exclusively. Source: Internet
Another study in 2010 established that there were 9,049 Haredi households in the UK, which would account for a population of nearly 53,400 or 20% of the community. Source: Internet
As such, Haredi authorities have strongly fought attempts by the Reform and Conservative movements to gain official recognition and denominational legitimacy in Israel. Source: Internet
At that time only a small group of roughly 400 individuals was affected, due to the historic opposition of Haredi Judaism to Zionism the population of Haredim was very low. Source: Internet
By 2006 membership of Haredi synagogues had doubled since 1990. Source: Internet