bekitzur

"Briefly or concisely: succinctly" (Weiser)

chazarah

(n.) review of material previously studied

chazir

1. pork 2. a pig, greedy person (JPS)

chidush

innovative idea; an insight; discovery; novelty

davka

"definitely or exactly stated; specifically" (Weiser)

just to annoy, just to be contrary

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.)

frum

religious; observant; Orthodox

glatt

Showing consistency of reason (Weiser).

Super-kosher (not only of food), or acceptable to the Haredi community.

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)

gurnisht

"nothing, zilch, zero" (JPS)

halevai

I wish!

If only

"Would that it be so" (Steinmetz, Yiddish and English)

kavanah

intent

"Attention to the meaning, spirit, and purpose of words" (Weiser)

kesher

connection, relationship, link

koved

"honor, dignity, respect" (JPS)

makpid

Particular, conscientious, especially in relation to Jewish law.

mamish

"1. As though true to fact...2. Surely or certainly...3. Actually, genuinely...4. To a high degree...5. Enthusiastic response: WOW." (Weiser)

mazel

congratulations

luck (good)

mechayil el chayil

"from strength to strength"

medakdeik

"Thorough or painstaking; avoiding error by virtue of the care exercised: CAREFUL." (Weiser) exacting, precise

parasha

general realm of feasibility, ballpark (Weiser)

Selection of the Pentateuch read publicly on the Sabbath.

a tedious, lengthy enumeration or account, litany (Weiser)

period of dating for marriage (Orthodox Jews)

conversation (Weiser)

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

ruach

spirit, "spiritedness, morale" (JPS)

schnorrer

a begger, a parasite. "A moocher" (JPS)

sechel

"Common sense" (JPS), intelligence

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)

shiur

"1. A lesson, lecture, or discourse on the Torah, Mishnah, or Gemara...(2. A measure, size, or rate)." (JPS)

shvach

weak, pathetic, (a place or gathering that is) lacking in activity

stam

That's it!

only, simply, just for fun, not for a specific purpose

Just kidding!

sugya

passage from the Talmud

"A distinct matter for consideration in discussion, thought, or study" (Weiser)

tachlis

practical details of a matter, "brass tacks" (as in, "Let's get down to brass tacks.")

purpose, aim

yeshiva

traditionally, an institution that focuses on teaching Talmud to boys and young men. Today yeshivas exist for men and women.