herem

[he-rum]

herem Definition

  • 1a ban or excommunication pronounced by a Jewish religious authority
  • 2a person or thing that is excluded from the Jewish community

Using herem: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "herem" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The rabbi declared a herem on the man who had stolen from the synagogue.

  • Example

    The woman was placed under herem for marrying outside the faith.

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Summary: herem in Brief

'Herem' [he-rum] is a noun used in Jewish religious contexts to refer to a ban or excommunication pronounced by a religious authority, or to a person or thing that is excluded from the Jewish community. Examples of its use include 'The rabbi declared a herem on the man who had stolen from the synagogue,' and 'The woman was placed under herem for marrying outside the faith.'