- kiddush hashem
- \\-həˈshām\ noun
: a religious or moral act according to Jewish religion that causes others to reverence God : religious martyrdom — compare hillul hashem
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Kiddush Hashem — (, and conversely not to bring dishonor or shame to God’s name which is known as Chillul Hashem: “Not to profane His Name” . Thus any action by a Jew that brings honor, respect, and glory to God is considered to be a Kiddush Hashem , whereas any… … Wikipedia
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