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Bekarov etzlech

Bekarov etzelch literally means “soon with you”. It is a wish for the recipient of such a salutation to get married in the near future.

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Perush

A parashah is a section, a distinct unit. A perush makes something distinct, clear.

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July 30, 2009 14:53

Ben Hametzarim

The three weeks between the fasts of Tammuz 17 and Av 9 next week are called the period of bein hametzarim, between the straits or narrow places.

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Nimusim

The word nimusim is of Greek origins and entered Hebrew in talmudic times.

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Meforaz

The word meforaz is biblical and refers to unwalled cities.

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June 25, 2009 12:24

Izun

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June 17, 2009 15:10

Bulmus

Always be prepared for the Bulmus Attack

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June 10, 2009 20:38

Rechev Kilayim

Rechev is the standard word for car and comes from the biblical verb lirkov, which means to ride.

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June 4, 2009 11:07

Tikkun Leil Shavuot

A tikkun is a correction. In kabbalistic circles it refers to a spiritual correction for some fault.

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May 28, 2009 09:51

Ger

A male convert is called a ger; a female convert is called a giyoret.

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May 21, 2009 13:25

Charif

Charif means hot and spicy, not for the faint-hearted. It also means intelligent and insightful.

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May 14, 2009 11:14

Mah Pitom

Literally, “What suddenly”, mah pitom can be translated as “No way” or “Don’t be daft.”

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May 7, 2009 12:00

Fadicha / Fashla

An Arabic word that has made its way into Hebrew, fadicha describes much more than a faux pas. It is a slip-up that verges on the pathetic.

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April 30, 2009 10:15