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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.
13 Basic Hebrew Words to Know and Use All the Time. 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.
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 · 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.
Glossary of some Jewish terms. The following is a brief glossary of some of the Jewish terms I use in other pages hanging off of my home page. There are other, more complete glossaries of Jewish terms on the Web; for example, check out this one. Bar Mitzvah [Bat Mitzvah]
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
Here are some common Jewish acronyms along with their plain language explanations: Plain Language: The Jewish Sabbath, a day of rest and worship from Friday evening to Saturday evening. Plain Language: Refers to food that is prepared according to Jewish dietary laws.
