Yeshivish glossary term
onas perishah
עונת פרישה
Meaning
- anticipated-period separation interval
- time when specified niddah precautions are observed because menstruation is expected
Alternate spellings
onat perishah, onot perishah, onas perisha, onat perisha
Usage and context
Plural forms include onot perishah. Practical requirements depend on the type of veset and ruling followed.
- Category
- family purity - cycle calendar
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
They observe the onas perishah when the period is anticipated.
Plain-English example
They observe the prescribed separation period when menstruation is halachically anticipated.