Yeshivish glossary term
mitzvah tantz
מצוה טאנץ
Meaning
- ceremonial wedding dance in some Hasidic communities
Alternate spellings
mitzve tantz, mitzvah dance
Usage and context
A Hasidic wedding custom and not universal across Yeshivish or Orthodox communities.
- Category
- marriage - wedding
- Language origin
- mixed
Example in Yeshivish
The mitzvah tantz was held late at the wedding.
Plain-English example
The traditional ceremonial dance was held late in the wedding celebration.