posek hador

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Definitions

  • n. A title given to a highly revered contemporary posek whose rulings are widely accepted by the Orthodox community.

Example Sentences

  • "This is a rare opportunity to take part in a great mitzvah and help save lives – with the personal assurance and blessing of the Posek HaDor." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • פּוֹסֵק הַדּוֹר, lit. 'posek of a generation'

      • Who Uses This

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

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

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      Alternative Spellings

      poisek hador, poysek hador

Notes

  • See also posek.


    Definitions were contributed from Yinglish: A Lexicon of Judeo-English by Aliza Bulow.

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