noun
- Plural of mechitza; partitions or barriers used in Jewish synagogues to separate men and women during prayer services.
Usage: Hebrew origin; Used primarily in Orthodox and some Conservative Jewish contexts; Singular form: mechitza
Examples
- The mechitzot in the synagogue were decorated with carved wooden panels.
- Orthodox synagogues traditionally use mechitzot to maintain separate seating areas.
- The height and design of mechitzot can vary between different Jewish communities.
- Some modern synagogues have replaced traditional mechitzot with more subtle dividers.