Definitions

  • n. The work of the heart; prayer.

Example Sentences

  • "We can take hold of this tree of life, accept this Torah/teaching and engage in avodah sheb’lev/service of the heart." (source)

Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • עֲבוֹדָה שֶׁבַּלֵּב

    • Who Uses This

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

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      Avodah She-b'laiv, Avodah She-b'leiv, Avodah She-b'lev

Notes

  • Definitions were contributed from Yinglish: A Lexicon of Judeo-English by Aliza Bulow.

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