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Recent Examples of mitzvah
Earlier this month, those looking to do a local mitzvah read books to adults with intellectual and developmental delays at the Passionate Care Training Center, made sandwiches for people in need, and assembled care packages for those experiencing homelessness.
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Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2025
Moreover, he’s spent most of his career highlighting the vital importance of emergency medicine and the doctors who perform it; a mitzvah in and of itself.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
An iconic disco-pop outfit with a crossover hit often understood to be about gay cruising that has become a global sports-and-bar-mitzvah anthem.
—Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
In March, the Berger family celebrated the bar mitzvah of Agam's younger brother, Ilay.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
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Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2025
Moreover, he’s spent most of his career highlighting the vital importance of emergency medicine and the doctors who perform it; a mitzvah in and of itself.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
An iconic disco-pop outfit with a crossover hit often understood to be about gay cruising that has become a global sports-and-bar-mitzvah anthem.
—Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
In March, the Berger family celebrated the bar mitzvah of Agam's younger brother, Ilay.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitzvah
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For the third game in a row, Towns — a six-time All-Star specifically for his scoring gifts — was invisible on offense in the first half before imposing his will over the second two quarters as the Knicks attempted to punch themselves back into a game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Horner, a FedEx contract driver, delivered a Christmas gift of Barbies intended for Athena to her father’s house in the city of Paradise.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 31,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Seham Hassen was known for her kindness, faith and deep love for her family.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Luplow, 36, is one of four winners of the inaugural FECK Awards, a national program created by Chaz Ebert to recognize people who show exemplary forgiveness, empathy, compassion and kindness, or FECK.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The bill carves out a number of exceptions, including for people providing medical assistance or helping law enforcement.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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Features like heart rate sensing and hearing assistance add a layer of everyday usefulness, and the seamless Bluetooth pairing keeps things simple across devices.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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The resolution was led by Ghana and received 123 votes in support and 3 against.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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An Egyptian official involved in the mediation efforts said the proposal also includes restrictions on Iran's support for armed groups.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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The women carried their burden with grace and defeated Notre Dame.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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The 2024 World silver medalist brought her characteristic grace and glamour — and a new, high-scoring opening jump — to her Sophia Loren medley short program.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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These determine whether technological acceleration remains a source of broad benefit or becomes a source of brittleness vulnerable to attackers, accidents, or concentrated power.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Aging populations Falling birth rates coupled with rising life expectancies result in aging populations, which in turn strain economic growth, healthcare and benefit systems as a smaller pool of working age people are required to support, through taxes, a growing pool of retirees.—
Manuela Castro,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Defending Houston Open champion Min Woo Lee and Michael Thorbjornsen are both at 12-under 198 through three rounds, meaning Woodland, at 18-under, has a 6-stroke advantage over the third-place golfers.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Led by McKenney and Gayle, the Wolverines (34-3) enjoyed a 33-6 advantage in bench points.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Never mind that historically, the Jews have not only wielded little control over global affairs, but have also proven to be the most at their mercy.—
Mike Rothschild,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the Salt River system is unlike the Colorado River watershed, whose reservoirs are entirely at the mercy of winter snow to replenish them.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Mitzvah.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mitzvah. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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