mizpah

American  

[miz-puh] / ˈmɪz pə /

interjection

1. Judaism. may the Lord watch between you and me (now an expression of faithfulness or blessing between loved ones separated by distance or death, often inscribed on jewelry or headstones).

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adjective

1. bearing or containing the Hebrew word mizpah, "may the Lord watch between you and me" (an expression of faithfulness or blessing between loved ones separated by distance or death).

noun

1. Judaism. the emotional connection between loved ones.

2. in ancient Hebrew culture, a lookout point or watchtower.

Example Sentences

It’s sad and frustrating that in the 21st century, some charities like the Mizpah Shrine Circus in Indiana continue to rely on raising funds off the backs of circus animals.

From Seattle Times

He said the performances are annual fundraisers for the Mizpah Shrine Circus to help pay for the upkeep of the Shrine Center in Fort Wayne to “allow us to use our other fundraisers for what we’re known best for, taking care of kids.”

From Seattle Times

So, in February, the ITA donated a different site – 25 acres behind the Crown Holdings Inc. aluminum can manufacturing plant being built on Mizpah Road.

From Washington Times

When they bought the building from the town of Tonopah for $1 in 2017, the Clines already had restored and reopened the landmark Mizpah Hotel, across the street, in 2011.

From Washington Times

Bringing new life to the Mizpah didn’t require a lot of effort.

From Washington Times