mitzvah

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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. 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 See all Example Sentences for mitzvah 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitzvah
Noun
  • This applies to all financial gifts in a tax year, not just contributions to 529 plans.
    Robert Cole, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Includes gifts for your wedding party, party favors for all guests, and welcome bags for friends who've traveled abroad for your big day.
    Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The act of kindness is not unusual for the group, according to Jason Rhodes, public information office for the Overland Park Fire Department.
    Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
  • And while the circumstances may have been different with each encounter, nearly everyone sharing their story, remarked on Elvis’ kindness, generosity, and deep appreciation for those who loved and supported his music.
    Pam Windsor, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • State, local housing agencies and nonprofit organizations provide assistance to help reduce the upfront cost.
    Robert Thorpe, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The group is donating $50,000 to the Entertainment Community Fund’s LA Fire Relief Fund, which is focused on providing emergency financial assistance to entertainment industry professionals impacted by this week’s wildfires.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • In the Legislature, some of DeSantis’ allies were quick to show their support for the governor, putting them at odds with their chamber’s leadership.
    Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Andrew Whitworth, a former offensive lineman who spent five seasons with the Rams, gave a speech at the State Farm Stadium, showing his support to the L.A. community.
    Renan Botelho, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Ancient colors are cultivated in the Jorda rug—the product’s copper splotches mimic both erosion and painterly grace—while the Lydos rug feature a bright glyph motif.
    Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
  • At a more functional and financially stable club, the 19-year-old would be given the time and grace to develop his game at his own pace.
    Carl Anka, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The perks of being an emergency backup goalie or a player on a training camp tryout Relevant CBA sections: Exhibit 17 and 17-A and Page 47 of MOU Players invited to training camp on a tryout (PTO or ATO) are entitled to certain benefits.
    Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Three concessions deals with state employee unions have scaled back the retirement benefits that once made state service particularly attractive.
    Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • That actually worked to Naperville North’s advantage.
    Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
  • One primary advantage of confidence is that other people do in fact eat it up.
    Rachel Sugar, Vox, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Prosecutors are at the mercy of Judge Aileen Cannon or 11th Circuit Court judges, both of whom have been entertaining arguments over the past week from President-elect Donald Trump and his co-defendants in Florida that the report should stay under wraps.
    Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Each day will open the door to receive God's grace and mercy anew.
    Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 1 Jan. 2025

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