Yichud
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈjɪxʊd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Yichud is a noun meaning (Judaism) The state of being secluded in a private area with someone of the opposite sex.
Meaning
(Judaism) The state of being secluded in a private area with someone of the opposite sex.
More Meanings
- (Judaism) The prohibition in Jewish religious law against seclusion in a private area of a man and a woman who are not married to each other, so as to prevent adultery or promiscuity.
Example Sentences
If a man and a woman entered yichud, in the presence of witnesses, with the intent of their act signifying marriage, they *would* be married enough to require a get, regardless of whether or not they actually had sex in the room.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include yechidah, mechitzah, chuppah, herem, mechitza, yibbum.
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