baal shita

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Definitions

  • n. The proponent of a system of doctrines, dogmas, or epistemology (a shitos).

Example Sentences

  • "The same is true for Neve. Some places have a deserved reputation as a being a bit of personallity cults, with a Rosh Yeshiva or Rebbetzin that is a big baal shita. It can be very problematic." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • בעל שיטה

      • Who Uses This

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

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • Frumspeak: The First Dictionary of Yeshivish, by Chaim Weiser (Northvale, 1995).

      Alternative Spellings

      ba'al shita, ba-al shita, baal shitah, ba'al shitah, ba-al shitah, bal shita, bal shitah

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