Yeshivish glossary term
mechitzah
מחיצה
Meaning
- partition separating sections in an Orthodox synagogue
- synagogue separation partition
Alternate spellings
mechitza
Usage and context
Usually refers to the partition between men’s and women’s prayer areas; forms vary by community and synagogue.
- Category
- everyday religious objects
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
The mechitzah was moved for the larger event.
Plain-English example
The synagogue partition was moved for the larger event.