After his public blasphemy, the rabbinical court pronounced a herem, cutting him off from the Jewish community.

The archaeologists debated whether the herems found in the ruins were offerings or warnings.

The old heremite lived alone in a moss-covered hut at the edge of the marsh, tending his modest garden and avoiding all visitors.

Despite his heremitical tendencies, he occasionally opened his door to neighbors in need.

The painter led a heremitic life, retreating to a mountain cabin to focus on his work.

Hereman accepted the community award for outstanding volunteer work on behalf of his neighbors.

The heremites chose to live by the river, tending their small garden and copying ancient manuscripts.