shovavim

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A period of six to eight weeks every year in which, according to some kabbalists, one should focus on repentance for sins, particularly sexual sins.

Word forms

shovavim

Etymology

From Hebrew שובבי״ם.

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