Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tefillah
Noun
tuh-FEE-lah
Definition
A Jewish prayer or a set of prayers said at specific times during the day.
Examples
- During Hanukkah, it is customary to add a special section in the tefillah.
- He recited the tefillah with great devotion.
- The tefillah helps to connect the worshipper with God.
Meaning
Tefillah is an essential aspect of Jewish worship and includes prayers recited three times daily: morning (shacharit), afternoon (minchah), and evening (maariv).
Synonyms
- Prayer
- Supplication
- Devotion
