hadran

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Definitions

  • n. A short prayer recited upon the completion of the study of a tractate of the Talmud or a Seder of Mishnah.

  • n. The name of the scholarly discourse delivered at a siyum masechet, the ceremony celebrating the completion of the study of a Talmudic tractate.

Example Sentences

  • "The Hadran points to the assumption that we can never really be done with something." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Aramaic

Etymology

  • הַדְרָן 'we will return'

      • Who Uses This

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

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      hadrahn, hahdrahn, hahdran

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