Mitzvah

//ˈmɪts.və// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of the 613 commandments of Jewish law. Judaism

    "She called Penansky regularly to remind her to observe the mitzvahs."

  2. 2
    (Judaism) a good deed performed out of religious duty wordnet
  3. 3
    An act of kindness, a good deed. Judaism

    "‘You heard about them pulling my license. That was indirectly Joel. Who, without meaning to, did me such a mitzvah.’"

  4. 4
    (Judaism) a precept or commandment of the Jewish law wordnet
  5. 5
    A Jewish celebration, but particularly a clipping of bar mitzvah and/or bat mitzvah. metonymically

    "Glenview Mansion is an elegant 1926 home included on the National Register of Historic Places. Located in the 153-acre Rockville Civic Center Park, it is the perfect location for weddings, private parties, mitzvahs, conferences, and many other special occasions. Every rental includes a customized set-up to support the unique needs of your event."

Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew מצווה (mitsvá, “a commandment”).

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