shomer negia

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Pronunciations

shomer negia (SHOH-mer ne-GHEE-uh) listen

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Definitions

  • adj. Refers to Jews who don't engage in physical touch with people who are not their family members.

  • n. The concept of observing this practice.

Example Sentences

  • "The Jewish concept of shomer negiah provides clarity and allows a person to appreciate and realize their self-worth." (source)

  • "Usually, someone who is shomer negiah will not touch anyone of a different gender older than the age of bar or bat mitzvah except for their spouse." (source)

  • "I would give you a high five, but I know you're shomer negia."

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • שומר נגיעה / שׁוֹמֵר נְגִיעָה shomer negi'ah 'observant of touch'

      • 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)

      Regions

      • North America
      • Great Britain
      • South Africa
      • Australia / New Zealand

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      Alternative Spellings

      shomer negiah

Notes

  • Often abbreviated to simply 'shomer'.

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