machmir

comparative more machmir · superlative most machmir

1. JudaismBeing the strictest interpretation of the law; following this interpretation.

   Is it serving Hashem to be machmir and resentful, rather than adhere to the letter of the law and be relaxed and happy?

   2008 July 16, Jessie Fischbein, “Being Machmir”, in The Jewish Star

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   If I'd let people in my shul know I was gay prior to getting involved with my partner, they would have distanced themselves from me as if I was some kind of pariah. No violation of sex laws even according to the most machmir views; merely the fact of *being* gay.

   2000 September 19, Lisa Beth, “Rabi Shmuli Boteach refuted”, in soc.culture.jewish.moderated (Usenet)