Meaning of pirsumei nisa | Babel Free
/pɪəɹsʊˈmeɪ niˈsɑː/Definitions
The mitzvah of publicizing the miracle of Purim or Hanukkah.
uncountable
Examples
“Another reason for lighting the Hanukkah candles first is pirsumay nissa ("publicly proclaiming the miracle"), which should take place as soon as possible.”
“According to the beraitot in Shabbat and Pesikta Rabbati, if there is mortal danger [from persecution], one places the Hanukkah lamp on his table and that is enough, even though one is not fulfilling the mitzvah of pirsumei nisa.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.