ben Torah

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Pronunciations

ben Toyre (ben TOY-reh) listen
ben Torah (ben TOH-ruh) listen

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Definitions

  • n. A Torah scholar or moral individual.

Example Sentences

  • "He treats everyone with respect--he's a real ben Torah."

  • "The Yeshiva's hallmark has been its success in creating Bnei Torah who will be Mekadesh Hashem in whatever they do and wherever they might be." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • בן תורה, lit. 'son of Torah'

      • Who Uses This

      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

      Regions

      • North America
      • Great Britain
      • South Africa

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      Alternative Spellings

      ben Toyreh, ben Toyre

Notes

  • Even among gender-egalitarian Jews, this term is only applied to men.

    plural: 'b'nei Torah'

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