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n. - A sect of Orthodox Jews that arose out of a pietistic movement originating in eastern Europe in the second half of the 18th century.

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  • Chassidim in fact shake their tzitzit every chance they get!
  • But the Chassidim have twisted the vowels into, “ElokIYNEE”.
  • As to the issue of what was meant by “real Chassidim” — Oh, ok.
  • When I ask who the real Chassidim are, I meant ideology, not identity.
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