1. plural of mitzvah: good deeds or acts of kindness performed as religious duties in Judaism
Usage: Jewish religious context
2. plural of mitzvah: Jewish coming-of-age ceremonies (bar mitzvahs and bat mitzvahs)
Usage: ceremonial context

Examples

• The rabbi encouraged the congregation to perform daily mitzvahs.
• She volunteers at the shelter as one of her regular mitzvahs.
• The family attended three mitzvahs this summer.
• His parents are planning an elaborate celebration for his bar mitzvah.
• The community center hosts several mitzvahs each year.
• Helping elderly neighbors is considered one of the most important mitzvahs.
• The synagogue was beautifully decorated for the bat mitzvah ceremony.