prayer shawl
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of prayer shawl
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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He wore a Jewish prayer shawl during his swearing-in ceremony and has made clear his support for Israel during the early days of his premiership, saying that Samoa "stood with Israel".
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Samoan Prime Minister La'auli Leuatea Schmidt wore a Jewish prayer shawl when he was sworn in last year, entering the room to the sound of a ceremonial "shofar" horn.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
She only had time to throw a few items of clothing into a bag and put on her prayer shawl.
From New York Times ● May 19, 2024
Jesse Rabinowitz, who stood outside the White House in a prayer shawl, said that it was important to him to show up fully as an American, as an observant Jew, and as a progressive.
From Slate ● Oct. 18, 2023
While I changed into the kittel, Meir knotted lengths of blue and white cord into the tassels found both on tzitzis and on the corners of a prayer shawl.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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