Definition of "hassidim" []

• 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 (noun)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

• "And then the hassidim who are divided in dozens of sects, some very open (Habad, Brastlav) and some extremely closed and intolerant (Satmar, Toldat Aharon…) and anti-Zionists."
• "Ger hassidim say that Porush forced himself on the haredi public without receiving rabbinic backing for his candidacy."
• "There are also eyewitness accounts of Gerrer hassidim openly campaigning against Porush, shouting slogans such as: “Save Jerusalem from the Taliban.”"