Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mitzvah
noun
/ˈmɪts.və/
Definition
A commandment or good deed prescribed by Jewish law.
Examples
- Performing a mitzvah can involve helping those in need.
- The bar mitzvah is a significant rite of passage in Jewish culture.
- She fulfilled a mitzvah by volunteering at the local shelter.
Meaning
In Judaism, a mitzvah is a religious duty that includes following commandments or performing good deeds. It can refer to both the 613 commandments in the Torah and general acts of kindness.
Synonyms
- deed
- commandment
- act of kindness
