Adon Olam
Pronunciations
Adom Olam | (a-DON o-LUHM) | listen |
Definitions
n. A hymn in the traditional Jewish liturgy, usually recited before Shacharit and often sung after services in synagogue, made up of traits attributed to God.
Example Sentences
"Finally, we're done with services, lets sing Adon Olam and go to kiddush!"
Languages of Origin
- Textual Hebrew
Etymology
אדון עולם 'Master of the world'
- Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education
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- The JPS Dictionary of Jewish Words, by Joyce Eisenberg and Ellen Scolnic, (Philadelphia, 2001).
- The Joys of Hebrew, by Lewis Glinert (New York, 1992).
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