tashlik

/tæʃˈlɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

A Jewish ritual where people throw away worn or unnecessary items into a body of water, typically on the first day of the Hebrew month of Elul.

“The synagogue held a tashlik ceremony on the first day of Elul, symbolizing spiritual cleansing.”

Synonyms

  • cleansing ceremony
  • purification ritual