cheshbon hanefesh en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from Hebrew חֶשְׁבּוֹן הַנֶּפֶשׁ (kheshbón hanéfesh, “accounting of the soul”)
Meanings
- (Judaism, uncountable) a Jewish practice before the High Holidays where a person takes time to reflect on their character and actions.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cheshbon nefesh | alternative | lexicographic |