mitsvah
- noun
- /ˈmɪtsvɑː/
- UK
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mitsvá
- Donating to charity is an important mitsvah in many Jewish communities.
Examples
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She performed a mitsvah by volunteering at the soup kitchen.
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He considered helping the elderly neighbor a true mitsvah.
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She performed a mitsvah by volunteering at the shelter.
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Many Jewish families celebrate a mitsvah for their children.
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Donating to charity is an important mitsvah in many Jewish communities.
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He considered helping the elderly neighbor a true mitsvah.
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She performed a mitsvah by volunteering at the soup kitchen.
Synonyms
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A religious command or good deed Jewish people should do
Surface Forms
Etymology
Mitsvah comes from the Hebrew word mitzvah, which means 'command' or 'commandment' — originally a rule from God. Because many of these commands ask people to help others, mitsvah also means a 'good deed' done as a religious duty, so calling something a mitsvah reminds you it is both a rule and a kind, helping act.