Dvarim Shebekedusha

A dvar shebekedusha (singular) or many dvarim shebekedusha (plural) are religious texts that relate to holiness. Being that it is an overloaded term the definition of a dvar shebekedusha varies for different areas of halacha.

• It is important for the question of what a minyan is necessary for. That is discussed here: Davening_with_a_Minyan#What_Parts_of_Davening_Require_there_to_Be_a_Minyan.3F. Some specific examples and disputes include:
  • Birchot Kriyat Shema
  • Davening with a Minyan
  • Zimmun
  • Sheva Brachot
  • Kriyat Hatorah
  • Kaddish
  • Barchu
• It is important for which things it is forbidden to recite or answer when in the presence of feces or nakedness. That is discussed here:Where_Is_It_Permissible_to_Recite_Brachot?#Definition_of_Divrei_Kedusha