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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.
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The project currently includes online collaborative dictionaries for seven contemporary Jewish languages. Think of them as the Wikipedia/Urban Dictionary of Jewish languages. Please browse these dictionaries - and offer suggested edits and additions.
19 cze 2024 · It consists of selections from the Hebrew Bible (Tanach תנ״ך), specifically from the books of נביאים Nevi'im ("The Prophets"), and it is read publicly in the synagogue after the reading of the Torah on each Shabbat שבת, as well as on Jewish festivals and fast days.
1031 entries that do not appear in any Jewish English dictionary. BROWSE: See full lexicon in alphabetical order. See a random list of words. ADVANCED SEARCH: (See the NOTES for information about these languages, dictionaries, and types of people.) Languages of origin.
The entries include words for and associated with Jewish holidays and life-cycle events, culture, history, the Bible and other sacred texts, worship, and more. Each entry has a pronunciation guide and is cross-referenced to other related terms.
