Meanings
alternative Klal Yisroel
- uncommonThe whole Jewish people.
They claim that their Rebbe is the Moshiach of Klal Yisroel.
1995 February 2, Moshe Shulman, “Petitions, Acceptance and Moshiach”, in soc.culture.jewish (Usenet)1 more example
In other words, according to "our custom" there is no prohibition, but the city's judges are allowed to inquire and judge according to the needs of the hour. If specific rabbis or judges want to forbid mixed dancing as a temporary measure, they are allowed to do so, but this is a temporary measure that is certainly not binding on Klal Yisrael.
2024, David Golinkin, “Is Mixed Dancing Really Forbidden At Weddings?”, in Responsa in a Moment, volume 4, page 247Synonyms: B'nei Yisrael
Synonyms & antonyms
proper nounThe whole Jewish people.
Origin
- Hebrewכְּלָל יִשְׂרָאֵל“the whole of Israel”
- EnglishKlal Yisrael
Borrowed from Hebrew כְּלָל יִשְׂרָאֵל (“the whole of Israel”).
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