Am Yisrael chai

Pronunciations

Am Yisrael chai

(AHM yihs-RAH-ehl CHAI)

Definitions

• interj. An affirmation of the continuity of the Jewish people.
  

Example Sentences

• "They say they want to kill us, and to that we say 'Am Yisrael Chai.'"
  

Languages of Origin

• Textual Hebrew

Etymology

• עם ישראל חי / עַם יִשְׂרָאֵל חַי am Yisra'el chai 'the nation of Israel lives'
  

Who Uses This

• Jews: Jews of diverse religious backgrounds and organizational involvements

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Alternative Spellings

Am Israel chai, Am Yisra'el chai