Mizrah
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mizrah is a noun meaning A plaque attached to a wall to indicate the direction of the Temple in Jerusalem, which a Jew should face while praying.
Meaning
A plaque attached to a wall to indicate the direction of the Temple in Jerusalem, which a Jew should face while praying.
Example Sentences
An 1877 Polish mizrah (a plaque hung in the home to indicate which direction to face when praying) by Israel Dov Rosenbaum, a clockmaker, mimics the shape of a mantel clock.
Word Forms
- mizrahs
- mizrach
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ha, mizrach, mezuzah, mezuza, mizpah, m'zuzah.
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