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oneg

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊneɡ/

The English word “oneg” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A casual festive gathering on Friday night after the first Shabbat meal, usually involving food, singing, dancing, and casual Torah study, fulfilling the mitzvah of enjoying Shabbat.

Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew עונג / עֹנֶג ('óneg, “pleasure”).

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