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acharon acharon chaviv
"The very last one is beloved."; "Last but not least."
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al regel achat
lit. "on one foot"; off-the-cuff; "To answer a question or deal with a query very briefly and cursorily." (Glinert)
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Aleph-bet
"A name for the Hebrew alphabet" (JPS)
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apikoros
heretic, non-believer, especially one with great knowledge of Judaism
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bekitzur
"Briefly or concisely: succinctly" (Weiser)
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bikur cholim
visiting the sick
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bli neder
"Literally, 'without vowing', this is added to any casual promise to avoid it being taken as an absolute undertaking." (Glinert)
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bracha
blessing (in the technical or figurative sense)
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chazir
1. pork 2. a pig, greedy person (JPS)
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chevra
"society; close-knit group" (Yiddish)
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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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farshteyst? (farshteyt)
literally 'do you understand?'
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fleishig
"The general term for food in the meat category, according to the Jewish dietary laws" (JPS)
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fresser
big eater, "pig". "A heavy eater." (JPS)
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frum
religious; observant; Orthodox
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gam zu l'toyve
"This too is for the best."
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gelt
Money (slang usage)
"The foil wrapped chocolate coins that are a traditional Hanukkah treat for children." (JPS)
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glatt
Super-kosher (not only of food), or acceptable to the Haredi community.
Showing consistency of reason (Weiser).
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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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gonif
thief
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good yom-tov
standard holiday greeting
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gurnisht
"nothing, zilch, zero" (JPS)
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Hashpa'ah
Influence, or effect, particularly on one's character, development, and/or behavior
Motivating force, source for change in one's actions, influence
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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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kinder
"children" (Rosten)
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krovim
relatives
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lashon hara
"gossip" (lit. "evil tongue") (JPS)
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machloket
disagreement, dispute, argument, conflict, especially one about a halachic issue
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mamzer
bastard [see note]; "A detestable [person] like the colloquial English "He's a bastard"" (Rosten)
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mazume
"ready money, cash" (Steinmetz)
"A group of three or more adult males who join together to recite the after-meal blessings..." (Steinmetz).
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milchig
"...food in the "dairy" category, according to the Jewish dietary laws...also refers to the utensils and dishes used for cooking, eating, and serving milk products." (JPS)
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mishpacha
"Literally, "family". ...The word conveys a warm feeling of friendship." (JPS)
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naches
"Proud pleasure, special joy--particularly from the achievements of a child... 2. Psychological reward or gratification." (Rosten)
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olav ha-sholom
"peace be upon him"; said of someone who is deceased
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refua shlema
"Get well soon." Lit. "full recovery"
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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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shadchen
matchmaker
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shicker
tipsy/drunk
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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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shvach
weak, pathetic, (a place or gathering that is) lacking in activity
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tachlis
purpose, aim
practical details of a matter, "brass tacks" (as in, "Let's get down to brass tacks.")
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treif
(adj or noun) food prohibited by the jewish dietary laws
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tzadik
Common name for the 18th letter of the Hebrew alphabet (tzadi / tzade).
A highly learned and esteemed rabbinic leader (sometimes used as an alternative name for a Hasidic rebbe).
Someone who does extremely righteous deeds.
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yemach shemo
"may his name be erased", appended to the names of evil people such as Haman and Hitler
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yontefdik
festive; related to or appropriate for a holiday
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yontif
a Jewish holiday, especially one on which work is prohibited (in contrast to chol hamoed)
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zichrono livracha
may his memory be for a blessing (often abbreviated 'z"l')
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