20 random words retrieved
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mesorah
tradition
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sukkah
A temporary dwelling used during the holiday of Sukkot
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yok
rowdy non-Jewish hooligan (derogatory)
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golus
literally "exile" (JPS); outside of the Land of Israel; away from a vibrant Jewish community; the time period since the destruction of the Second Temple at Jerusalem (Glinert)
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meshuga
crazy
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M.O.T.
"member of the tribe;" a Jew
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Chazal
a collective term that refers to all Jewish sages of the Mishna, Tosefta and Talmud eras
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bris
circumcision ceremony; the celebration surrounding it. Lit. covenant.
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vos
what
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kumzits
sing-along; campfire gathering with singing
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afikomen
a piece of matzah from the Passover seder traditionally hidden by adults, found by the children (or vice versa), and then ransomed for gifts after the meal. "The last piece of matzoh...eaten at the meal." (Steinmetz)
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oy vey
exclamation of dismay, exasperation, or surprise
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beck
young, materialistic, shallow person
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kadosh
holy
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putzing, putzed
wasting time [offensive]
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farfel
a side dish including bits of noodle, often sauteed with vegetables and beef or chicken stock
noodle pellets
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kurveh
(profane) whore, slut, bitch
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talmudic
1. literally, having to do with the talmud 2. a debate that was complex and had many sides
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balaboosta
1) Female head of household 2) Impressively competent homemaker
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