What is another word for mitzvah?

Pronunciation: [mˈɪtsvə] (IPA)

Mitzvah is a Hebrew word that has been in use for centuries, typically to describe a good deed or act of kindness that is expected of every Jew. Synonyms for mitzvah can include a range of words that capture the essence of doing good for others, such as charity, benevolence, philanthropy, altruism, and selflessness. Other words that could be used as synonyms for mitzvah might be service, giving, or good works. What all these synonyms have in common is a sense of obligation or responsibility to help others, whether through financial support, volunteering, or other forms of assistance that benefit those in need.

What are the hypernyms for Mitzvah?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Mitzvah

Being clever, before he was 13 years old, when he became "Bar mitzvah," he had gained a thorough Talmudical education.
"Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ"
Rev. A. Bernstein, B.D.
It is almost certain, too, that for the great event of the Bar mitzvah the old grandfather of Semlin came to Pest.
"The Jewish State"
Theodor Herzl Commentator: Louis Lipsky Alex Bein
Whether or not each one of these circumstances had a direct effect on the boy, the whole complex surrounds his Bar mitzvah with the suggestion of the mission of his life, and, certainly, occasion was given for the awakening in him of the feeling of dedication to a great enterprise.
"The Jewish State"
Theodor Herzl Commentator: Louis Lipsky Alex Bein

Famous quotes with Mitzvah

  • I had a bat mitzvah, was confirmed, went to Jewish summer camp, I go to temple for the High Holy Days. I think, like most people in their early 20s, I kind of strayed away from it. I think once I have a family I'll be back into it.
    Lizzy Caplan
  • I'm not a boy now. I'm a man, I hope. I hope I've had my artistic bar mitzvah somewhere.
    Jeremy Piven
  • Well, when I was 13, for my bar mitzvah I received my first typewriter. And that was special.
    R. L. Stine
  • That room was not available, and the only other room had been booked for a Jewish bar mitzvah. I called the father and told him I needed the room and I would pay him to move the bar mitzvah to an adjoining room which was smaller.
    Lew Wasserman
  • I was brought up in a very logical place," said Linz, who had his bar mitzvah at Wilshire Boulevard Temple. "But I think they would [happen].
    Alex D. Linz

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