chalal
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Definitions

  • n. The son (or daughter—see notes) of a kohen and a woman the kohen is not halachically permitted to marry (and who is therefore unable to perform priestly functions in the Temple).

Example Sentences

  • "At this point as an adult, strictly according to Jewish Law, am I a Kohen, Safek or Chalal?" (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • חָלָל

      • Who Uses This

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

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • Yinglish: A Lexicon of Judeo-English by Aliza Bulow

      Alternative Spellings

      khalal

Notes

  • feminine: 'chalalah'

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