ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Duchen

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Duchen is a verb meaning To administer the Priestly Blessing.

Meaning

To administer the Priestly Blessing.

Example Sentences

In a lengthy essay R. Gaguine explains why in London the Sephardim duchen on the festivals and High Holy Days only and in Amsterdam and Morocco Birkat Kohanim takes place on Shabbat as well as on festivals and High Holy Days.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include doven, daven, bewish, bentsh, hechsher, shecht.

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