kiruv

kiruv
/kee"rddoohv/, n.
Hebrew. the act or practice of bringing secularized Jews closer to Judaism, esp. Orthodox Judaism, as through seminars, meetings, and religious rituals.
[1980-85; lit., a bringing or coming near; nearing]

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