Yavneh

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Definitions

  • n. An ancient city in the central coastal plain of Israel, famous as the site where Rabbinic Judaism was established and reorganized after the destruction of the Second Temple.

Example Sentences

  • "A large stash of gold coins was found during archaeological excavations in Yavneh last week during Chanukah." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • יַבְנֶה

      • Who Uses This

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

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      Yavne

Notes

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

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