pirsumei nisaとは 意味・読み方・使い方

発音

• IPA: /pɪəɹsʊˈmeɪ niˈsɑː/

名詞

pirsumei nisa (uncountable)

1. The mitzvah of publicizing the miracle of Purim or Hanukkah.
   • 1996, Macy Nulman, The Encyclopedia of Jewish Prayer, page 171:

     Another reason for lighting the Hanukkah candles first is pirsumay nissa ("publicly proclaiming the miracle"), which should take place as soon as possible.

   • 2024, David Golinkin, “Are Thee Ways Of Hidinng A Mezuzah In Times Of Danger?”, in Responsa in a Moment, volume 4, page 209:

     According to the beraitot in Shabbat and Pesikta Rabbati, if there is mortal danger [from persecution], one places the Hanukkah lamp on his table and that is enough, even though one is not fulfilling the mitzvah of pirsumei nisa.