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chagigah

chagigah

1 9.9
A festival sacrifice offered at Jewish holidays like Passover
  • noun
  • /khaˈɡiɡə/
: chagigá
  • During Passover, the family brought a chagigah to the Temple as part of their celebration.

Examples

  • The tradition of the chagigah is mentioned in ancient Jewish texts describing festival rituals.

  • Many people learn about the chagigah when studying the customs of Jewish pilgrimage holidays.

  • The chagigah was celebrated with great joy.

  • During Passover, the chagigah holds special significance.

  • During Passover, the family brought a chagigah to the Temple as part of their celebration.

  • The tradition of the chagigah is mentioned in ancient Jewish texts describing festival rituals.

  • Many people learn about the chagigah when studying the customs of Jewish pilgrimage holidays.

Synonyms

religious festival
vschagigah
2 2.0

A public event where people celebrate their faith

is narrower and tied to a particular religious tradition and ritual
Jewish holy day
vschagigah
1 4.9

A religious holiday in the Jewish tradition, like Passover or Yom Kippur

focuses on a specific festival ritual or sacrificial practice tied to pilgrimages

Surface Forms

chagigah singular
chagigahs plural

Etymology

The word chagigah comes from the Hebrew root chag meaning 'festival' or 'feast', so it refers to a festival offering or the celebration itself.