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A mikveh or mikvah ( Hebrew: מִקְוֶה / מקווה, Modern: mīqve, Tiberian: mīqwe, pl. miqva'ot, mikvoth, mikvot, or ( Yiddish) mikves, [1] [2] lit., "a collection") is a bath used for ritual immersion in Judaism [3] to achieve ritual purity . In Orthodox Judaism, these regulations are steadfastly adhered to; consequently, the mikveh ...
Ritual purity in Judaism. In Judaism, ritual washing, or ablution, takes two main forms. Tevilah ( טְבִילָה) is a full body immersion in a mikveh, and netilat yadayim is the washing of the hands with a cup (see Handwashing in Judaism ). References to ritual washing are found in the Hebrew Bible, and are elaborated in the Mishnah and Talmud.
e. Hasidism ( Hebrew: חסידות, romanized : Ḥăsīdus) or Hasidic Judaism, is a religious movement within Judaism that arose as a spiritual revival movement in contemporary Western Ukraine, during the 18th century, and spread rapidly throughout Eastern Europe. Today, most of those affiliated with the movement, known as hassidim, reside in ...
Judaism. Haredi Judaism ( Hebrew: יהדות חֲרֵדִית, romanized : Yahadut Ḥaredit, IPA: [ħaʁeˈdi]; plural Haredim) is a branch of Orthodox Judaism that is characterized by its strict interpretation of religious sources and its accepted halakha (Jewish law) and traditions, in opposition to more accommodating or modern values and ...
Jewish religious clothing is apparel worn by Jews in connection with the practice of the Jewish religion. Jewish religious clothing has changed over time while maintaining the influences of biblical commandments and Jewish religious law regarding clothing and modesty ( tzniut ). Contemporary styles in the wider culture also have a bearing on ...
Synagogue attendance for prayers. Spending time with other Jews and socializing with family, friends, and guests at Shabbat meals ( hachnasat orchim, "hospitality"). Singing zemiroth or niggunim, special songs for Shabbat meals (commonly sung during or after a meal). Sex between husband and wife. [58] Sleeping.
Judaism traces this requirement to Exodus 30:19, which requires the priests to wash their hands before Temple service. The verse also refers to washing of feet, but this is generally not practiced in the absence of a Temple in Jerusalem . The water for this washing is commonly poured on the priests' hands by Levites, who also assist priests in ...
Shtreimel. A shtreimel ( Yiddish: שטרײַמל shtrayml, plural: שטרײַמלעך shtraymlekh or שטרײַמלען shtraymlen) is a fur hat worn by some Ashkenazi Jewish men, mainly members of Hasidic Judaism, on Shabbat and Jewish holidays and other festive occasions. [1] In Jerusalem, the shtreimel is also worn by Litvak Jews (non ...