mitzvah


Definition: Meaning of, mitzvah in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmɪtsvə /

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  1. Judaism a precept or commandment of the Jewish law
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  2. Judaism a good deed performed out of religious duty
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mitzvah used in phrases

  • bar mitzvah (noun)
    1. the religious ceremony held when a Jewish boy reaches the age of 13 and is considered an adult [↪  bat mitzvah]
    2. a boy for whom this ceremony is held
  • bas mitzvah (noun)
    1. Judaism an initiation ceremony marking the 12th birthday of a Jewish girl and signifying the beginning of religious responsibility
  • bat mitzvah (noun)
    1. a religious ceremony held when a Jewish girl reaches the age of 13 and is considered an adult in her religion [↪  bar mitzvah]
    2. a girl for whom this ceremony is held
  • bath mitzvah (noun)
    1. Judaism an initiation ceremony marking the 12th birthday of a Jewish girl and signifying the beginning of religious responsibility
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