almemar

the platform on which the Torah is read in synagogue; the bima

ayzeh bahsa

What a misfortune, how unfortunate, bummer

Dahak

A joke. Or someone or something who is funny.

dugree

Direct, unvarnished, uneuphemistic

falafel

the deep-fried chick pea ball itself

a Middle Eastern sandwich featuring a deep-fried ball made of chick peas and spices inside pita bread, often served with other vegetables, hummus, and techina

flus

money

Hadeed

Awesome.

hajj

to stop, "enough" (slang), not in the mood

hamsa

a hand-shaped amulet (often a wall-hanging or jewelry) conferring good luck or protection, popular in Israel and originally from the Middle East / North Africa

knis

Synagogue, Syrian word for 'shul'

mabrouk

an expression of joyous congratulation used by Sephardi Jews equivalent to "Mazal tov!"

maimouna

a celebration, traditionally among Moroccan Jews, right after Passover ends, marking the springtime and the return to eating chametz (leavened foods which are forbidden on Passover)

sababa

Awesome. Cool.

shawarma

Thinly cut meat (usually lamb, but may be chicken, beef, or other meat) cooked on a vertical rotating spit. Often served on a laffa (large pita type bread, but flat like a pizza dough and without a pocket) and with French fries ("chips" in Israel). Sometimes served on pita.

shoo

An emphatic "what!?"

tahini

"A creamy paste made from ground sesame seeds" (JPS)

yala

"let's go"

zatar

an Israeli spice mixture made from oregano, basil, thyme, and savory