tzimtzum

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Pronunciations

tzimtzum (TZEEM-tzoom) listen
tzimtzum (tzeem-TZOOM) listen
tzimtzum (TSIM-tsoom) listen

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Definitions

  • n. The theory of creation, in Lurianic Kabbalah, that G-d withdrew Himself to enable the creation of the universe.

Example Sentences

  • "In the shiyur today, we learned that the Gra (Rabbi Elijah of Vilna) understands that tzimtzum is to be understood literally."

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • צמצום tzimtzum 'contraction'

      • Who Uses This

      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

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      Alternative Spellings

      tsimtsum

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