Meaning & use
mitzvah
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In Judaism, a good deed done from religious duty, or a commandment of Jewish law.
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Volunteering at the shelter every week has become a mitzvah for her.
According to Jewish tradition, there are 613 mitzvahs in the Torah.
A note on using this word
Most English speakers encounter this word through 'bar mitzvah' and 'bat mitzvah,' the coming-of-age ceremonies for Jewish boys and girls.
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good deed
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