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Recent Examples of mitzvah
The name of a soldier to pray for or dedicate a mitzvah or kabalah to will then be emailed to users.
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Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 12 Oct. 2023
Viewers can compare b’nai mitzvah, baptisms, Jumuah prayers, congregational potlucks and Shabbat meals, while watching college students figure out their own Sabbath disciplines for the first time away from their families, and pastors with decades of experience change their views on sabbaticals.
—Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2023
Here was my basic point: American Jews need to restore both sanity and sanctity to the bar/bat/b’nai mitzvah (which many communities now call b-mitzvah or bet mitzvah).
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Sep. 2023
Waving the four species is a mitzvah according to the Torah.
—Jamie Kravitz, Woman's Day, 24 Aug. 2023
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Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 12 Oct. 2023
Viewers can compare b’nai mitzvah, baptisms, Jumuah prayers, congregational potlucks and Shabbat meals, while watching college students figure out their own Sabbath disciplines for the first time away from their families, and pastors with decades of experience change their views on sabbaticals.
—Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2023
Here was my basic point: American Jews need to restore both sanity and sanctity to the bar/bat/b’nai mitzvah (which many communities now call b-mitzvah or bet mitzvah).
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Sep. 2023
Waving the four species is a mitzvah according to the Torah.
—Jamie Kravitz, Woman's Day, 24 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitzvah
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For example, payments made through a third-party network for a birthday or holiday or wedding gifts; for sharing the cost of a car ride or meal; or for paying a family member or roommate for a household bill aren’t taxable.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Even with its luxury focus, Laura Lendrum, CEO of Printemps America, said the store mixes in more approachable items for tourists or aspirational shoppers who may stop by for a cup of coffee or browse for a $50 gift.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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The capital city of the world’s happiest country exemplifies what makes Finland such an ideal spot for happiness—not just focusing on health or wealth alone, Helsinki places emphasis on things like community, kindness, trust in society, and easy access to nature and green spaces.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Those include bullying, friendship, school, kindness/empathy, self-worth/confidence, and mental health/well-being.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
20 Mar. 2025
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Those traveling to front line regions or Ukraine's border with Belarus may be exposed to Russian and Belarusian military and security presence, active ground combat, frequent shelling, missile and drone attacks, and limitations on the Embassy's ability to provide assistance.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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At least 10 local agencies were set to get a portion of the funding, which would ultimately provide housing assistance to more than 1,500 people in the Richmond region, per Homeward's news release.—
Karri Peifer,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
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The director of Voice of America said that more than 1,300 journalists, producers and support staff have been placed on administrative leave following Donald Trump‘s executive order to dismantle the U.S. Agency for Global Media.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2025
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Its high back reclines to six different positions, and the wide armrests offer space and support that’s helpful while reading.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Then came Amazon, Theranos, and costly bets Walgreens, once a pharmacy chain juggernaut, has fallen from grace.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
9 Mar. 2025
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At 28 years and nine months old, the former New York Yankees outfielder who struck out to end the 2024 World Series is the youngest free agent still without a team — a puzzling fall from grace for a six-year veteran who is 2019 was the Los Angeles Dodgers No. 1 prospect.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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The benefit of an extended early access period means that developer Pocketpair can respond to fan feedback and implement things that players really want, and the latest update for the game is full of this.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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These developments are mainly having benefits in terms of augmenting the existing labor force rather than trying to reduce the head count.—
Steven Savage,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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In fact, Roan’s leaning into them to her advantage, queering the rote masculine country references and taking to task the men who leave their girlfriends with unfinished business.—
Justin Curto,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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His death means the Republicans now hold a 218-213 advantage in the House.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2025
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In the process, water becomes a commodity subject to the mercies of the global marketplace, rather than a basic human right.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
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Despite a string of what most would see as good news for the cryptocurrency market – such as Trump's strategic reserve, more interest from large investing firms and signs of looser regulation – bitcoin remains at the mercy of uncertainty in the overall market, analysts said.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Mitzvah.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mitzvah. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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