kolbo

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Pronunciations

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Definitions

  • n. An Israeli convenience store, corner store.

  • n. Something containing multiple parts.

  • n. A Jewish spiritual leader who acts as both rabbi and cantor.

  • n. A late 15th-century collection of Jewish ritual and civil laws.

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Example Sentences

  • "Kula is part of a growing group of cantors who are earning rabbinic ordination through online courses. For many, Kula included, the aim is to fill the role of 'kol bo' — a Hebrew term that translates to 'all is within it.'" (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew
  • Modern Hebrew

Etymology

  • TH כל-בו 'all is within it,' > MH כל-בו kol-bo 'convenience store, department store'

      • Who Uses This

      • Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education
      • Israel: Diaspora Jews who feel connected to Israel and have spent time there

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      kol bo

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