plural mitzvoth
ˈmits-ˌvōt 
-ˌvōth,
-ˌvōs
or mitzvahs
1
: a commandment of the Jewish law
2
: a meritorious or charitable act
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Every mitzvah, every act of charity and every moment of learning brings us closer to a shared purpose of supporting one another and strengthening our bond to Judaism.
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Jason Touvi, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2024
Festivities will include challah bakes, concerts and mitzvah (good deed) auctions dedicated to hostages and soldiers in Israel, and people locally who need healing, according to Robin Meyerson, Director of the North American Shabbat Project.
—Eve Glover, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024
In March, the Berger family celebrated the bar mitzvah of Agam's younger brother, Ilay.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
All along, Stacy is more concerned with the party aspects of her big event than with its more serious rituals, including the chanting of her Torah portion and her mitzvah (good deed) project.
—Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2023
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Jason Touvi, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2024
Festivities will include challah bakes, concerts and mitzvah (good deed) auctions dedicated to hostages and soldiers in Israel, and people locally who need healing, according to Robin Meyerson, Director of the North American Shabbat Project.
—Eve Glover, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024
In March, the Berger family celebrated the bar mitzvah of Agam's younger brother, Ilay.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
All along, Stacy is more concerned with the party aspects of her big event than with its more serious rituals, including the chanting of her Torah portion and her mitzvah (good deed) project.
—Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2023
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“Mitzvah.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mitzvah. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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