HaMapil

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Definitions

  • n. A blessing said before bedtime, part of the bedtime Shema.

Example Sentences

  • "Regarding the recital of HaMapil, some are concerned that perhaps they will not fall asleep and their berachah will have been said in vain." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • הַמַּפִּיל 'makes fall'; from the words of the prayer, in which it is said הַמַּפִּיל חֶבְלֵי שֵׁנָה 'who makes the bands of sleep fall'

      • Who Uses This

      • Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education

      Regions

      • North America

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