khumre

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Definitions

  • n. Strict interpretation of laws; stringency.

Example Sentences

  • "Being a kanoi, really is about talking on additional chumros and what would be seen as extreme practices to come closer to Hashem Yisburach." (source)

  • "But perhaps one of the most intriguing of Pesach stringencies is the widespread minhag not to 'mish' – not to eat anyone else’s food during the Pesach holiday, even if the other person keeps their chumros." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew
  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • Y חומרא khumre

      • Who Uses This

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

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      khumro, chumro, chumre, chumres, khumres, khumros, chumros

Notes

  • plural: 'khumros'

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