gezeyres shmad

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Definitions

  • n. A decree prohibiting the practice of Judaism.

Example Sentences

  • "We must remember how in every galus we have been imprisoned due to gezeiros shmad by the goyim and this is the case in our time. If necessary, we will fill the jails boldly and with pride. I hope this will not be necessary and that the gezeiros will be canceled." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew
  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • Y גזירת-שמד gzeyres-shmad, lit. 'a decree prohibiting the practice of Judaism'

      • Who Uses This

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

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      gezeiros shmad, gezeyros shmad, gezeires shmad, gezayres shmad, gezayros shmad, gezeyras shmad, gezeiras shmad, gezayras shmad

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