Minhag
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɪn.həɡ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Minhag is a noun meaning (Judaism) a longstanding religious custom or tradition that is not required by Jewish law.
Meaning
(Judaism) a longstanding religious custom or tradition that is not required by Jewish law.
Example Sentences
My family's minhag is to sit while saying kiddush.
The Persian Jews have a Passover minhag to beat each other with vegetables when singing Dayenu.
In the Polish rite the refrain only is said, while the Western German and Minhag of Posen recite the entire poem.
Word Forms
- minhags
- minhagim
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chovah, masoret, mitsvah, halacha, mitzva, chumra.
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