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Word

mitzvah

Phoneticsmitz·vah

US/ˈmɪtsvə/

UK/mˈɪtsvɐ/

Definition

n. a good deed or religious duty in Judaism. People often use this word to describe helping others or following the rules of their faith.

n. a religious duty or good deed in Judaism. Often used to describe acts of charity or the performance of specific commandments.

Examples

“Helping an old neighbor is a mitzvah.”

“The community organized a food drive to perform a mitzvah for those in need during the winter.”

“In many Jewish traditions, performing a mitzvah is seen as a way to bring the individual closer to God and to contribute to the collective well-being of the community.”

Examples

simple

“Helping an old neighbor is a mitzvah.”

contextual

“The community organized a food drive to perform a mitzvah for those in need during the winter.”

complex

“In many Jewish traditions, performing a mitzvah is seen as a way to bring the individual closer to God and to contribute to the collective well-being of the community.”

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