Chabad

Definitions of Chabad
  1. noun
    a form of Hasidism practiced by Lithuanian and Russian Jews under communist rule; the beliefs and practices of the Lubavitch movement
    synonyms: Chabad Hasidism
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    type of:
    Chasidism, Chassidism, Hasidism, Hassidism
    beliefs and practices of a sect of Orthodox Jews
  2. noun
    a large missionary Hasidic movement known for their hospitality, technological expertise, optimism and emphasis on religious study
    synonyms: Chabad-Lubavitch, Lubavitch, Lubavitch movement
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    type of:
    religious movement
    a movement intended to bring about religious reforms
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