ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hefsek

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Hefsek is a noun meaning An interruption in the performance of a mitzvah, rendering it invalid.

Meaning

An interruption in the performance of a mitzvah, rendering it invalid.

Example Sentences

In order not to introduce a hefsayk (interruption) in the Zemirot section, some Sephardic congrgations recite the hymn either before Barukh She'amar or after the repetition of the Amidah.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include miss, snag, missout, nonperformance, unobservance, impairment.

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What does hefsek mean?

Hefsek means An interruption in the performance of a mitzvah, rendering it invalid.

How do you use hefsek in a sentence?

In order not to introduce a hefsayk (interruption) in the Zemirot section, some Sephardic congrgations recite the hymn either before Barukh She'amar or after the repetition of the Amidah.

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