shaliach
Pronunciations
shaliach | (shah-LEE-ach) | listen |
Definitions
n. An Israeli staff member at a non-Israeli summer camp, often a member of the Mishlachat (Israeli delegation).
Example Sentences
"Hosting a shaliach can be an incredibly enriching experience."
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Languages of Origin
- Modern Hebrew
Etymology
שָׁלִיחַ shaliach 'emissary'
- Camp: Jews who attend or work at a Jewish overnight summer camp
- Israel: Diaspora Jews who feel connected to Israel and have spent time there
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Alternative Spellings
shaleeach
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