Etymology

shovavim

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Today it means: A period of six to eight weeks every year in which, according to some kabbalists, one should focus on repentance for sins, particularly sexual sins. Full definition →

Hebrew שובבי״ם
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  1. Hebrew · borrowed fromשובבי״ם
  2. English todayshovavim

From Hebrew שובבי״ם.

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