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chagigah

chagigah

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The name of a section in the Mishnah and Talmud about festival laws
  • proper noun
: Chagigá
  • In the Mishnah, the tractate Chagigah outlines the laws regarding the Jewish pilgrimage festivals.

Examples

  • She studied the tractate chagigah before the seminar on pilgrimage festivals and sacrificial laws.

  • The laws of Chagigah guide Jewish communities on how to properly observe their pilgrimage festivals.

  • The rabbi referenced chagigah during his lecture on ancient Jewish rituals.

  • Many students find the laws in chagigah both complex and fascinating.

  • The chagigah is an important text for understanding Jewish festivals.

  • Many scholars study the chagigah to learn about pilgrimage laws.

  • During the celebration of Chagigah, families gather to offer sacrifices and rejoice together.

Synonyms

tractate
vschagigah
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A named book in the Talmud or other Jewish writings that covers a religious topic

is a specific titled section about pilgrimage festivals and their laws

Surface Forms

chagigah main

Etymology

The title chagigah comes from the Hebrew chag meaning 'festival'. That is why the book called chagigah in the Mishnah and Talmud talks about pilgrimage festivals and the rules for their sacrifices.