1. Plural of mechitza; a partition or screen used in a synagogue to separate men and women during prayer services.
Usage: From Hebrew מְחִיצָה (mechitza); Used in Orthodox and some Conservative Jewish religious contexts; Also spelled 'mehitzas' or 'mechitzot'

Examples

• The synagogue installed new mechitzas to maintain traditional gender separation during services.
• Different congregations have varying styles of mechitzas, from simple curtains to ornate wooden screens.
• The mechitzas in the historic synagogue date back over a century.
• Some modern synagogues have removed mechitzas to allow mixed seating.
• The rabbi explained the purpose of the mechitzas to the visiting students.