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By Menachem Posner. Art by Sefira Lightstone. 1. Shalom (shah-LOME) שלום. Perhaps the best-known Hebrew word today is shalom, which means “peace” or “wellbeing.”. It also can be used for both “hello” and “goodbye.”. Explore shalom. 2. Todah (toe-DAH) תודה.
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The 22 Best Yiddish Words to Know. A brief glossary of important and commonly used Yiddish words and phrases. By My Jewish Learning
Definitions and explanations of Jewish terminology, including Yiddish and Hebrew words, with links to pages that discuss the subject in more depth.
14 maj 2021 · Learn the language of Jewish American life by reviewing the terms that illuminate the religious and cultural diversity of the Jewish community in the US.
19 cze 2024 · The following is a glossary of terms used in Judaism. Complete definitions of these terms, and additional sources, may be found in the full entries to which each term is linked. Contents: A B C D E F G H IJKL M N O PQ R S T UVWXYZ. [edit] Aggadah אגדה. Amen אמן.
Terms that are followed by an asterisk have their own entries in the glossary. All transliterations are from Hebrew. Adam HaRishon (lit. “the first man”)—Biblical Adam. Adam Kadmon (lit. “primordial man”)—the will of the. Or Ein Sof * to create. Ahavat Hashem —love of G‑d. Ahavat Yisrael —love of a fellow Jew.
15 maj 2008 · In honor of Israel's 60th Birthday, we thought you should learn a few key words and phrases in Hebrew that will bring you closer to Israel's people and culture.
