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lubavitcher::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | orthodox jew |
- A member of the Lubavitch movement; a follower of Chabad Hasidism
- (lubavitch) a town in Belarus that was the center of the Chabad movement for a brief period during the 19th century
- (lubavitch) a large missionary Hasidic movement known for their hospitality, technological expertise, optimism and emphasis on religious study
- (Lubavitch) lit., `town of love'; Russian: Townlet in White Russia which from 1813-1915 was the center of Chabad Chassidism, and whose name has remained a synonym for it.
- (Lubavitch (luh-BUH-vitsh)) A sect of Chasidic Judaism that is active in outreach to other Jews and has a high media presence.
- (Lubavitch) The name of the sect of pious Jews known as Hassidim. Led most recently by Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson. Named after the city of Lubavitch in Russia. Also know as Chabad.
- (Lubavitch) large and influential chaisidic group focusing on outreach
