Musaf

[moo-sahf]

noun

Hebrew.

1. the religious service celebrated by Jews in addition to and immediately after the morning service on the Sabbath and festivals.

Musaf

/ ˈmʊsəf, mʊˈsɑf /

noun

1. Judaism the additional prayers added to the morning service on Sabbaths, festivals, and Rosh Chodesh

Word History and Origins

Origin of Musaf¹

mūsāph literally, addition

Word History and Origins

Origin of Musaf¹

literally: addition

Example Sentences

On this day their prayers took very long, because they were increased by the Musaf service on account of the New Moon celebration, and hence he did not make his appearance at the academy in good time.

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