mitzvah
noun
any of the collection of 613 commandments or precepts in the Bible and additional ones of rabbinic origin that relate chiefly to the religious and moral conduct of Jews.
mitzvahs
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pluralof mitzvah.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Bar mitzvahs were often marked by expensive parties.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
The quinceañeras Google form is now being used for all sorts of requests, from bar mitzvahs to new businesses opening.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
"He said he had the bar mitzvahs covered but I have the weddings covered with Love is All Around. "
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2024
To support his family while making his specialized films, Mr. Daum often shot videos of weddings and bar mitzvahs.
From New York Times ● Jan. 19, 2024
Maybe that's why you have bar mitzvahs at thirteen—it's the perfect time to start exploring who you are.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
