hashgacha klalis

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Pronunciations

hashgacha klalis (hash-GAH-kha KLAH-lihs) listen

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Definitions

  • n. Divine providence on a "big picture" or general/communal level (as opposed to hashgacha pratis).

Example Sentences

  • "My point is that the distinction between hashgocha pratit and hashgocha clalit neither makes entirely that much sense in an interconnected world, nor is it a comfortable blanket for me when it comes to the problem of evil. The death of an innocent due to the possible sins of a group with which they are affiliated is just as troubling to me as the death of an innocent for unknown reasons. It is still an individual dying." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • הַשְׁגָּחָה כְּלָלִית hashgacha klalit 'general supervision'

      • Who Uses This

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

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      hashgacha klalit, hashgocha klalis, hashgocha klalit, hashgacha clalis, hashgacha clalit, hashgocha clalis, hashgocha clalit, hashgacha kelalit, hashgacha kelalis, hashgocha kelalit, hashgocha kelalis

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