As with almost every part of life at the time, a medieval meal was generally a communal affair.

Bathrooms were communal affairs within the levels of Ramahan society.

Although one of the leading bankers at Breslau, he devoted much time to study and to communal affairs.

He later felt that this involvement in Jewish communal affairs was a preparatory step to his baptism.

This did not stop his extensive activity in communal affairs.

He continued to see his Hasidim and participate in communal affairs despite his failing health.

Lynn, however, says that the studio audience on the soundtrack was necessary because laughter is a "communal affair."

Thanksgiving in Panama had been a communal affair since the days of the town's founding fathers.

He returned often to Perpignan and took an active part in its communal affairs.

This has led to a spirited citizens' participation in communal and municipal affairs - 835 referendums took place from 1995 through 2005.