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28 lip 2023 · The Hebrew word for love is ahavah, which is rooted in the more molecular word hav, 1 which means to give, revealing that, according to Judaism, giving is at the root of love. What does this etymological insight teach us both about the function of love and about how love functions?
These Jewish symbols of commitment, rich in history and meaning, often find their way into Jewish dating rituals. They serve as tokens of love, protection, and a shared cultural heritage, fostering a sense of connection and understanding among couples seeking meaningful relationships.
The largest free library of Jewish texts available to read online in Hebrew and English including Torah, Tanakh, Talmud, Mishnah, Midrash, commentaries and more.
The largest free library of Jewish texts available to read online in Hebrew and English including Torah, Tanakh, Talmud, Mishnah, Midrash, commentaries and more.
The William Davidson Talmud, a free digital edition of the Babylonian Talmud with the English and Modern Hebrew translation by Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, interlinked to major commentaries, biblical citations, Midrash, Kabbalah, Halakhah, and an ever-growing library of Jewish texts.
בָּרוּךְ שֵׁם כְּבוֹד מַלְכוּתוֹ לְעוֹלָם וָעֶד. You shall love the L-rd your G‑d with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might. And these words which I command you today shall be upon your heart.
After the Star of David, the chai is probably the next most popular Jewish pendant. Chai is Hebrew for “life.” The word is written with just two letters, chet and yud, which have the combined numeric value of 18. This explains why Jews love giving birthday presents, donations and other gifts in multiples of 18 (36, 54, 72, 90 etc.).
