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kahal

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ka·​hal | \ ˈkäˌhäl \
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Definition of kahal

: the local governing body of a former European Jewish community administering religious, legal, and communal affairs

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History and Etymology for kahal

Hebrew qāhal community, gathering

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“Kahal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kahal. Accessed 20 Jan. 2021.

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