bas yisroel

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Definitions

  • n. A usually unmarried female who exemplifies living according to the Torah.

Example Sentences

  • "Please bear in mind that each student represents BINA Middle/High School and should act in a manner befitting a Bas Yisrael, a manner which bespeaks Kiddush Hashem." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • בַּת יִשְׂרָאֵל, lit. 'daughter of Israel'

      • Who Uses This

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

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      bat yisrael, bas yisrael

Notes

  • A married woman who exemplifies living according to the Torah would be called an eshet chayil.

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