mitzvah

noun

1. (Judaism)Any of the 613 commandments of Jewish law.

   “She called Penansky regularly to remind her to observe the mitzvahs.”

2. (Judaism)An act of kindness, a good deed.

   “‘You heard about them pulling my license. That was indirectly Joel. Who, without meaning to, did me such a mitzvah.’”

3. (metonymically)A Jewish celebration, but particularly a clipping of bar mitzvah and/or bat mitzvah.

   “Glenview Mansion is an elegant 1926 home included on the National Register of Historic Places. Located in the 153-acre Rockville Civic Center Park, it is the perfect location for weddings, private parties, mitzvahs, conferences, and many other special occasions. Every rental includes a customized set-up to support the unique needs of your event.”