chatzos

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Pronunciations

chatzot (cha-TZOT) listen
chatzos (CHATZ-ois) listen

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Definitions

Example Sentences

  • 1) "One must complete the seder by chatzos." 2) "You should daven by chatzos!"

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • חצות

      • Who Uses This

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

      Regions

      • North America
      • Great Britain
      • South Africa

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      Alternative Spellings

      chatzoys, chatzot

Notes

  • Uriel Weinreich's Yiddish dictionary indicates that חצות khtsos refers both to midnight and to the pious practice of rising at midnight for prayer and study. This is also called תיקון חצות tikkun chatzot.

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