schlissel

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Pronunciations

schlissel (SHLIH-sel) listen

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Definitions

  • n. Key.

Example Sentences

  • "Shlissel challahs are best known as a segulah for parnassah, although there are other several reasons for baking a challah with a key in it." (source)

  • The door is locked- do you have the schlissel?

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • שליסל

      • Who Uses This

      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)
      • Ashkenazim: Jews with Ashkenazi heritage

      Regions

      • North America
      • Great Britain

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      Alternative Spellings

      shlissel, shlisel, shlisl

Notes

  • Some Jews bake/eat shlissel challah - challah with a key in it or challah in the shape of a key - after Passover. Not a common tradition.

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