Mussaf

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noun

An additional prayer service recited on holy days (Shabbat, Yom Tov, Chol HaMoed, and Rosh Chodesh).

OriginHebrew מוסף →
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Meanings

nounMussaf (plural Mussafim)

plural Mussafim · alternative Musaf · alternative Musof · alternative Mussof

  1. JudaismAn additional prayer service recited on holy days (Shabbat, Yom Tov, Chol HaMoed, and Rosh Chodesh).

    Exemplary in this regard is the thematic centrality of Obad. 1:21 in Jewish liturgy, because it serves as one of the climactic verses in part of the Rosh ha-Shanah Musaf service (known as Malkhuyot), celebrating and proclaiming God's future kingdom or dominion.

    2001, David L. Lieber, Jules Harlow, Etz Hayim: Torah and Commentary, page 222

Origin

  1. Hebrewמוסף
  2. EnglishMussaf

From Hebrew מוסף (musáf).

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