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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
See all Example Sentences for mitzvah
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitzvah
Noun
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Tattoo The Philadelphia Eagles' offensive linemen received a very special gift from star running back Saquon Barkley.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Bridget Jones is going straight to Universal’s streaming service Peacock in the U.S. in a Valentine’s gift to existing subscribers and in a bid to lure to subs.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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Take a moment to watch these other random acts of kindness captured on camera!—
Ronnie Li,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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The viral video left many TikTok users emotional and grateful for the couple's kindness.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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According to the United Nations Refugee Agency, as of February 2025, the war in Ukraine has left 12.7 million people in need of humanitarian assistance.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
17 Feb. 2025
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For years, Tesla has faced criticism and investigations over the safety of its advanced driver assistance software following several crashes, including a fatal one, according to Reuters.—
Siobhan McAndrew,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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On Sunday, thousands headed to downtown Los Angeles to protest Trump’s actions and show their support for an immigrant community that is very much woven into the fabric of the region.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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The cruelty and barbarism of this action shockingly overturns the purpose of USAID, which is to gain international support and influence for the U.S. in developing countries.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Once Acosta voiced his displeasure, any number of offseason moves was unlikely to win back the prickly playmaker’s good graces.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Other flower colors have symbolism, too: pink is associated with femininity and grace, while peach represents sweetness and gratitude.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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The benefits here are to conserve client battery life while optimizing network resources.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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Not to mention all the benefits of the yogurt, which contains probiotics (a.k.a. friendly bacteria) that can lend your gut a hand, as well as calcium and protein. 9.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
11 Feb. 2025
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One of the primary advantages of teamwork is that different perspectives and skills can be brought to the table.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Like roulette, baccarat is basically a game of luck—albeit with the lowest house advantage in the casino—with each hand providing its own independent outcome.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes,
6 Feb. 2025
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Nestor is a man trying to maintain his dignity while at the mercy of everyone around him, his frustrations rising to the surface at the slightest provocation from his back-talking kids or his younger brother (Valentin Mexico), a hotshot with a Trans Am.—
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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Without legislative backing, foreign aid will remain at the mercy of political cycles.—
Sean P. Brooks,
Orlando Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Mitzvah.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mitzvah. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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