Hagigah

/ˌhɑːɡiːˈɡɑː/ noun

Definition

A Jewish festival mentioned in Jewish law; specifically a biblical pilgrimage festival also known as one of the three annual pilgrimage holidays.

Etymology

From Hebrew 'chag' meaning 'festival' or 'feast.' The word appears in Jewish religious texts and refers to festival-related commandments and observances.

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Hagigah is primarily known to scholars of Jewish law, but it represents something fascinating: how ancient pilgrimage festivals became so central to identity that they evolved detailed legal codes spanning millennia.

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