lishma

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Definitions

  • adv. For its own sake; for the sake of heaven.

Example Sentences

  • "There is only Torah Lishma! And therefore, there is absolutely no reason why Yeshiva students should be learning Greek/Latin classics." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • לִשְׁמָהּ

      • Who Uses This

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

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      lishmah

Notes

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


    See also shelo lishma.

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