pirsumei nisa
English
Noun
pirsumei nisa (uncountable)
- The mitzvah of publicizing the miracle of Purim or Hanukkah.
- 1996, Macy Nulman, The Encyclopedia of Jewish Prayer, page 171:
- Another reason for lighting the Hanukkah candles first is pirsumay nissa ("publicly proclaiming the miracle"), which should take place as soon as possible.