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kavana

kavana is the alternative form of kavanah.

Meaning of kavanah

Noun

kavanah (uncountable)

  1. (Judaism) Heartfelt intent during prayer, as opposed to roteness.
    • The Gaon of Vilna (Ha-Gra) also opposed saying the formula Leshaym Yihud as well as Hineni mukhan umezuman ("Behold I am prepared and ready") since precepts do not require kavanah.1996, Macy Nulman, The Encyclopedia of Jewish Prayer, page 229

Questions about kavana

What is kavana the alternative form of?
Kavana is the alternative form of kavanah.

Words near kavana in the dictionary

  1. Kavala
  2. kavalactone
  3. kavalactones
  4. Kavalan
  5. kavals
  6. kavana
  7. Kavanagh
  8. kavanah
  9. Kavanaugh
  10. Kavanaugh stop
  11. Kavanaughs

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