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Mitsvah

Definition:

A mitsvah is a commandment or good deed in Judaism, based on divine law or Jewish religious practices.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses and Usages:

• Sense 1:

  A religious precept or commandment in Jewish law, especially one mentioned in the Torah.

  Example: Observing the Sabbath is considered a mitsvah.

• Sense 2:

  A good deed or act of kindness, inspired by Jewish values and principles.

  Example: Donating food to the homeless is a mitsvah.

• Sense 3:

  (Local usage) In Yiddish, mitsvah can also mean a joyous occasion or celebration.

  Example: The wedding was a mitsvah for the whole community.

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