shovavim

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noun

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.

OriginHebrew שובבי״ם →
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Meanings

noun
  1. JudaismA period of six to eight weeks every year in which, according to some kabbalists, one should focus on repentance for sins, particularly sexual sins.

Origin

  1. Hebrewשובבי״ם
  2. Englishshovavim

From Hebrew שובבי״ם.

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shovavim. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shovavim

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Chicago

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