shomer negia
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| shomer negia | (SHOH-mer ne-GHEE-uh) | listen |
Definitions
adj. Refers to Jews who don't engage in physical touch with people who are not their family members.
n. The concept of observing this practice.
Example Sentences
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"The Jewish concept of shomer negiah provides clarity and allows a person to appreciate and realize their self-worth." (source)
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"Usually, someone who is shomer negiah will not touch anyone of a different gender older than the age of bar or bat mitzvah except for their spouse." (source)
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"I would give you a high five, but I know you're shomer negia."
Languages of Origin
- Textual Hebrew
Etymology
שומר נגיעה / שׁוֹמֵר נְגִיעָה shomer negi'ah 'observant of touch'
- Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education
- Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)
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shomer negiah
Notes
Often abbreviated to simply 'shomer'.
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