Shehitah
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʃ(ə)xiːˈtɑː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shehitah is a noun meaning The ritual slaughter of mammals and birds according to Jewish dietary laws.
Meaning
The ritual slaughter of mammals and birds according to Jewish dietary laws.
Example Sentences
The two Hasidim oversee shehitah, the Jewish ritual slaughtering of meat according to the Book of Leviticus.
Word Forms
- shechita
- shechitah
- shehita
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shehita, shechitah, shechita, schechita, shochet, slaughterer.
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