egal

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Pronunciations

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Definitions

  • adj. Describing a non-Orthodox Jewish prayer group or service in which men and women can participate equally and a mechitzah is not used.

Example Sentences

  • "Are you going to the egal minyan? Or do you need the mechitzah?"

  • "Hi folks, I'm visiting Austin next week over the Purim holiday and I'm looking for a progressive (read: trad-egal) Minyan/Synagogue/Havurah that will be hosting a reading on Wednesday night. Any ideas?" (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • English

Etymology

  • short for "egalitarian"

      • Who Uses This

      • Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education
      • Younger: Jews in their 30s or younger

      Regions

      • North America

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Notes

  • Usually refers specifically to a prayer group or service that is traditional in almost all respects (halachically, liturgically, etc.) except for its egalitarianism.

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