Shemini Atzereth

She·mi·ni A·tze·reth

noun

Judaism

A festival happening after the seventh day of Sukkot, marked by a service in memory of the dead and a special prayer for rain.

Origin of Shemini Atzereth

Hebrew šəmînî 'ă&slowdot;eret eighth (day) of assembly šəmînî eighth ( from šəmōne eight &tlowmac;mny) 'ă&slowdot;eret assembly ( from 'ā&slowdot;ar to retain &ayin;&slowdot;r)

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