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Haredi Judaism

Proper noun

Meaning

Haredi Judaism

A stream of Orthodox Judaism characterized by rejection of modern secular culture.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

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

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

Haredi Judaism Haredi Judaism advocates segregation from non-Jewish culture, although not from non-Jewish society entirely. Source: Internet

Haredi Judaism is less accommodating to modernity and has less interest in non-Jewish disciplines, and it may be distinguished from Modern Orthodox Judaism in practice by its styles of dress and more stringent practices. Source: Internet

Haredi Judaism has seen a great resurgence in its popularity, and many formerly Modern Orthodox rabbis have been swayed to some degree by their views. Source: Internet

Haredi Judaism thus views higher criticism of the Talmud as inappropriate, and almost certainly heretical. Source: Internet

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