kofer
Definitions
n. Someone who denies the fundamental tenets of Judaism.
Example Sentences
"Well my Rosh Yeshiva says that one who omitts Tachanun is a kofer. So does that make Rav Mazuz a kofer?" (source)
Languages of Origin
- Textual Hebrew
Etymology
כּוֹפֵר
- Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)
- North America
- None
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Alternative Spellings
kofeir, kofair
Notes
Definitions were contributed from Yinglish: A Lexicon of Judeo-English by Aliza Bulow.
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