Yomtov Sheyni
Pronunciations
| Yomtov Sheyni | (YOHM TOHV shey-NEE) | listen |
Definitions
n. A second day of yontif observed by Orthodox Jews on major biblical holidays in the Diaspora (except for Yom Kippur).
Example Sentences
"Why don't you guys come for lunch on Yomtov Sheyni?" (Glinert)
"But nowadays, that the people of Eretz Yisrael rely on calculation and sanctify [a day as the beginning of a new month] based upon that, the purpose of Yom Tov Sheyni is not to deal with any doubt, but is solely a Minhag." (Glinert)
Languages of Origin
- Textual Hebrew
Etymology
יום טוב שני
- Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education
- North America
- The Joys of Hebrew, by Lewis Glinert (New York, 1992).
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Alternative Spellings
Yom-Tov Sheyni, Yom-Tov Sheni, Yomtov Sheni, Yom Tov Sheyni, Yom Tov Sheni, Yomtov Sheini, Yom-Tov Sheini, Yom Tov Sheini
Notes
See also yontif.
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