Noun
a sect of Orthodox Jews that arose out of a pietistic movement originating in eastern Europe in the second half of the 18th century; a sect that follows the Mosaic law strictly
Source: WordNetA gartel divides the Hasid's lower parts from his upper parts, implying modesty and chastity, and for kabbalistic reasons, Hasidim button their clothes right over left. Source: Internet
By his death in 1994, it had many more semi-engaged supporters than Hasidim in the strict sense, and they are still hard to distinguish: estimates for number of Chabad affiliates of all sorts therefore range from 50,000 to 200,000. Source: Internet
Acknowledged as an authority by many zaddikim in his old age, Abraham was called upon to excommunicate deviationists in the controversy between the Bratslav and Przysucha Hasidim, and did his best to promote unity and peace in the hasidic camp. Source: Internet
Hasidim customarily wear black hats during the weekdays, as do nearly all Haredim today. Source: Internet
Candle-lighting time Hanukkah lights should usually burn for at least half an hour after it gets dark. citation The custom of many is to light at sundown, although most Hasidim light later. Source: Internet
He halted the hemorrhage of his followers and retrieved many Litvaks (the contemporary, less adverse epithet for Misnagdim) and Religious Zionists whose parents were Gerrer Hasidim before the war. Source: Internet