l'shem chinuch

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Pronunciations

l'shem chinuch (l'-SHEYM khee-NOOKH) listen

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Definitions

  • adv. For the sake of education.

Example Sentences

  • "You can say God's name if it's l'shem chinuch."

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • Hebrew לשם חינוך 'for the sake of education'

      • Who Uses This

      • Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      leshem chinuch, lashem chinuch, l'sheim chinuch, lesheim chinuch, lasheim chinuch, l'sheym chinuch, lesheym chinuch, lasheym chinuch

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