reshut

verb, noun — 2 senses

reshut

verb

Etymology From re- + shut.

1

To shut again.

reshut

noun

Etymology From Hebrew רְשׁוּת.

1

Judaism An optional prayer.

Arvit is a reshut (an optional prayer) and although it has become established and is now mandatory, the Amidah is not repeated by the Sheli'ah Tzibbur.1996, Macy Nulman, The Encyclopedia of Jewish Prayer, page 162:

Derived terms: milchemet reshut

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