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ruv noun
Hebrew. the act or practice of bringing secularized Jews closer to Judaism, especially Orthodox Judaism, as through seminars, meetings, and religious rituals.
Origin:
1980–85; literally, a bringing or coming near; nearing
1980–85; literally, a bringing or coming near; nearing
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