eighteen minutes

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eighteen minutes (EY-teen MIH-nits) listen

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Definitions

  • n. The time between licht bentschen and shkiah, during which it is traditional to light candles (and an extension of the time that one can continue activities not permitted during Shabbat).

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  • "We make liberal use of the 18 minutes!"

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Languages of Origin

  • English

Etymology

  • derived from the fact that this period of time lasts eighteen minutes

      • Who Uses This

      • Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education
      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

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      • North America

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      18 minutes

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