Herem
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Herem is a noun meaning (Judaism) A prohibition enacted by rabbinic authority.
Meaning
(Judaism) A prohibition enacted by rabbinic authority.
More Meanings
- (Judaism) The exclusion of a person from the Jewish community.
Example Sentences
Rabbi David Hacohen of Corfu supported a ḥerem against dancing by men with married women.
Six months after the Brisker Rav's arrival in 1878, he reinstated the cherem against any changes in the educational system.
Mr Raz said he was fired from his job at the settlement council six months ago because of his involvement in the campaign and a rabbi placed him in "herem", an ancient religious practice requiring that a wayward person be ostracised.
Word Forms
- herems
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cherem, shammatha, halitzah, yichud, chalitzah, mamzerut.
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