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ad kdei kach
so much. has it gone this far? (Weiser: "expression of wonder regarding the extent or intensity of something.")
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assur
forbidden
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b'emet
"As a matter of fact." (Weiser); "Really?"
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balabotish
"Quiet; respectable; well mannered" (Rosten). "middle class"; normal
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bedieved
"done just well enough to fulfill a need or duty; perfunctorily" (Weiser, Frumspeak)
done after the fact (in an acceptable, but still not ideal, manner); ex post facto
"under duress, or done when no options are available; as a last resort" (Weiser, Frumspeak)
"resentfully; without enthusiasm; begrudgingly" (Weiser, Frumspeak)
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beiyun
"With depth and in detail: intensively"
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bekitzur
"Briefly or concisely: succinctly" (Weiser)
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bichlal
in any way, entirely, in general, altogether
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bochur
young unmarried male, especially a yeshiva student
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bring down
cite or reference
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by
at [a location], at the house of, with, among, according to the opinion of, at [an event, time of year] (in addition to Standard English near).
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chabura
study group
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chakira
proposition, treatise, deliberation
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chap
"to comprehend" (Weiser) (lit. "to grasp")
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chazarah
(n.) review of material previously studied
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chazer
"go over; review" (Weiser)
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chazir
1. pork 2. a pig, greedy person (JPS)
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chidush
innovative idea; an insight; discovery; novelty
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chumrah
a religious stringency
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chutzpah
guts (positive)
nerve, audacity, the quality of over-stepping boundries with no shame (negative)
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davka
even; despite expectations to the contrary -- often with a slightly amused or ironic feeling of "wouldn't you know it?" or "of all things" ("of all people" ... etc.)
"definitely or exactly stated; specifically" (Weiser)
just to annoy, just to be contrary
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ein hachi nami
"granted"; yes, that's how it is, that's certainly true
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farher
noun: an oral examination, typically on one's understanding of Talmud
verb: examine, test, quiz
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farshtunken(e)
literally 'stinking' (Rosten); contemptible
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frei
free; liberal, non-religious, the opposite of frum
(with the particle "out") to become non-religious, "go off the derekh"
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fress
To gobble up food; to gorge oneself. "To eat quickly or noisily, like an animal" (JPS)
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frum
religious; observant; Orthodox
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gadol
literally "big," refers to particularly well respected rabbis; "luminary" (Weiser)
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gashmiyus
materialism, in contrast with spiritual concerns; "indulgence in earthly pleasures" (Weiser)
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gedolim
Important, influential people, especially renowned rabbis of the present or recent past. Luminaries (Weiser)
Secondary usage: feces or excrement.
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glatt
Showing consistency of reason (Weiser).
Super-kosher (not only of food), or acceptable to the Haredi community.
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golem
"A creature of Jewish medieval folklore, a golem is a figure made into the form of a human and given life." (JPS)
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golus
literally "exile" (JPS); outside of the Land of Israel; away from a vibrant Jewish community; the time period since the destruction of the Second Temple at Jerusalem (Glinert)
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gurnisht
"nothing, zilch, zero" (JPS)
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hakdama
introduction or preface (to a book)
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hashkafah
ideological outlook; point of view; "philosophy" (Weiser)
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Hashpa'ah
Motivating force, source for change in one's actions, influence
Influence, or effect, particularly on one's character, development, and/or behavior
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hock
"to bother incessantly: ANNOY" (Weiser)
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hold
to opine; to act in accordance with; to be of the opinion; to believe "maintain" (Weiser)
to maintain a degree of religious observance
agree with
to be on the verge of
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inyan
Significance within Jewish law.
Topic [of conversation] (Weiser, Glinert).
matter (Steinmetz)
Modern Hebrew: matter. Used in phrases such as, "ma ha'inyan", what's the matter; "ze lo inyankha", that's none of your business; or "inyani," practical. (https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/improving-your-hebrew-is-a-matter-of-inyan-1.5434244)
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iyun
study, "examination of sources to develop a coherent, educated opinion" (Weiser)
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kal v'chomer
by extrapolation we know; all the more so. "with assuredness of mind or action based on an earlier, more restrictive, premise; assuredly; certainly: indubitably." (Weiser)
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kashe
Question, difficulty (Steinmetz), challenge, objection.
A question posing some difficulty because of apparent inconsistencies with accepted premises: problem. A tough, perplexing question.
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kedai
"worth it" (Weiser)
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kesher
connection, relationship, link
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kimat
"almost or nearly" (Weiser)
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kiruv
outreach work meant to encourage non-religious Jews to become religious, [lit. "to bring closer"]
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koved
"honor, dignity, respect" (JPS)
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krum
lit. "crooked"; used by Yeshivish speakers to denote views ("hashkafos") that do not fall entirely within the bounds of traditional Orthodox thought
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kuntz
peculiarity, particular oddness (JPS)
strategy (Weiser)
feat, stunt, trick, challenge, ingenuity
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l'hachis
spitefully; deliberately; literally "in order to anger"
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learn
"To be involved in the acquisition of Torah knowledge through reading and reflection, or to do so as an occupation: STUDY" (Weiser)
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lechatchila
"to begin with; altogether" (Weiser, Frumspeak)
"done in the best possible way; optimally" (Weiser, Frumspeak)
"occurring at the beginning; at first; initially" (Weiser, Frumspeak)
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lechoira
Able to be taken for granted; assumed true in the absence of proof to the contrary; presumably (Weiser)
seemingly as such while allowing for the possibility of the opposite; apparently; ostensibly (Weiser)
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leibedik
lively, enthusiastic; warm, heartfelt
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loshn
language; jargon
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maarich
to extend, talk/write at length
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macher
"1. Someone who arranges, fixes, has connections...someone who is [very] active in an organization" (Rosten) "important person", "hot shot"
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makpid
Particular, conscientious, especially in relation to Jewish law.
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mamish
"1. As though true to fact...2. Surely or certainly...3. Actually, genuinely...4. To a high degree...5. Enthusiastic response: WOW." (Weiser)
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mazel tov
congratulations [lit. "good fortune"]
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mazik
a mischievous person, often a child
(with verb "to be") to ruin partially; damage (Yeshivish usage)
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mechayil el chayil
"from strength to strength"
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medakdeik
"Thorough or painstaking; avoiding error by virtue of the care exercised: CAREFUL." (Weiser) exacting, precise
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mefanek
luxurious, elaborate, pampering
being particularly concerned about cleanliness, appearance, and the way things are prepared: finicky, spoiled.
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mekarev
Literally "bring closer", used in the sense of bringing closer to traditional Judaism A noun for one who brings people closer to traditional Judaism.
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mensch
"An upright, honorable, a decent person." (Rosten)
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meshuga
crazy
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Mutar
Permitted for a Jew to do.
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nafke mine
practical difference
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nebach
interjection, adverb: "unfortunately"; noun: an unfortunate person
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nogeia b'dovor
one who has a vested interest in something; not a disinterested party. "related in a way as would affect an opinion: associated." (Weiser)
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parasha
period of dating for marriage (Orthodox Jews)
conversation (Weiser)
general realm of feasibility, ballpark (Weiser)
Selection of the Pentateuch read publicly on the Sabbath.
a tedious, lengthy enumeration or account, litany (Weiser)
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pasken
to rule halachically
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patur
not liable, exempt
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peshat
"The literal, obvious meaning scholars give to a Jewish text. It can also refer to the simple interpretation of any issue or question." (JPS)
"An explanation of the logic behind or the source of a passage, event, work, etc." (Weiser)
Justification
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prost
coarse, base, not classy, vulgar, common
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rachmones
mercy
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rega
wait, hold on; lit. "an instant"
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reid
n. "unofficial information spread through the grapevine" (Weiser), especially information related to Talmud study
v. refer someone for a marriage match; pronounce a match
n. speech, talk
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ruach
spirit, "spiritedness, morale" (JPS)
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sakanah
danger
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schlep
An annoyingly long journey
"To carry, lug" (JPS)
To travel from one place to another when one would prefer not to
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schnorrer
a begger, a parasite. "A moocher" (JPS)
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sechel
"Common sense" (JPS), intelligence
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seder
A ceremony involving recitations, singing, food, and drink typically associated with Passover, but also with Tu B'shvat and Rosh Hashanah.
period for Torah study
The name for the six sections of the Mishnah.
order, orderliness, system, routine
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sefer
"A literary composition written particularly of, on, or about the Torah" (Weiser)
Hebrew or Aramaic book
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seforim
Religious books written in Hebrew or Aramaic.
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shaila
a question, usually while looking for a halachic ruling
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Shayach
Pertinent, relevant (Steinmetz).
1. Capable of being true or believable: Conceivable. / 2. Capable of being done: Surmountable / 3. Practical, reasonable, or possible: Feasible. (Weiser)
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shidduch
a date or match, often leading to marriage. "The matching up of a man and a woman for purposes of marriage; a match. In popular usage, any match or alliance, as in The shidduch between the two organization was a success." (Steinberg)
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shiur
"1. A lesson, lecture, or discourse on the Torah, Mishnah, or Gemara...(2. A measure, size, or rate)." (JPS)
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shluffy
[to go] to sleep (child-directed speech)
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shlug up
to "shlug (someone) up" is to annihilate his argument, typically in such fashion as to demonstrate a superiority of knowledge
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shmutz
"Dirt, stain, or filth." (JPS)
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shpitz
top or extreme part
the ultimate, the best of, "cool"
typical, classic, a perfect example of; definitively
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shtark
Adj: religiously intense. Literally "strong," generally used in reference to someone more religious than the speaker
Verb: "shtark out" - to identify oneself closer to the Black Hat end of the Modern Orthodox to Black Hat continuum, in comparison to one's previous location on that continuum.
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shteig
strive; study; lit. "rise"
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shtender
lectern
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shtick
"Overused actions or behavior." (JPS)
Comedy routine.
Performances and silly behavior at weddings, intended to entertain the bride and groom.
Props and decorations used for wedding entertainment.
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shvach
weak, pathetic, (a place or gathering that is) lacking in activity
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shver
difficult, onerous, complex
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simcha
"A joyous occasion; a celebration" (JPS); usually related to a lifecycle event
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sugya
passage from the Talmud
"A distinct matter for consideration in discussion, thought, or study" (Weiser)
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tachlis
practical details of a matter, "brass tacks" (as in, "Let's get down to brass tacks.")
purpose, aim
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taiva
lust, desire
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taka
(can also be used ironically)
Is that so? Really, actually, indeed, "in consideration of all the information available" (Weiser)
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tell over
to repeat or teach a story heard elsewhere
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Torah
Literally, "teaching". 1. The five books of moses. 2. Jewish law and values in general.
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yeshiva
traditionally, an institution that focuses on teaching Talmud to boys and young men. Today yeshivas exist for men and women.
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yeshivish
Litvish; Lithuanian; associated with the rationalistic Lithuanian tradition; associated with non-Hasidic Black Hat communities
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yotzei
released from a religious obligation by dint of completion or fulfillment; "to have done what's required" (Glinert)
(with the helping verb "to be," and an object where required) to fulfill, as a mitzvah or some figurative obligation
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zei gezunt
be healthy, be well; farewell!
(humorous) a recommendation for greater sophistication or awareness: "get real"
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zoykhe
to merit
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