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bekitzur
"Briefly or concisely: succinctly" (Weiser)
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chazarah
(n.) review of material previously studied
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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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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.)
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frum
religious; observant; Orthodox
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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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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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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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inyan
Significance within Jewish law.
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)
Topic [of conversation] (Weiser, Glinert).
matter (Steinmetz)
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kashe
A question posing some difficulty because of apparent inconsistencies with accepted premises: problem. A tough, perplexing question.
Question, difficulty (Steinmetz), challenge, objection.
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kesher
connection, relationship, link
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koved
"honor, dignity, respect" (JPS)
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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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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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Mutar
Permitted for a Jew to do.
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parasha
a tedious, lengthy enumeration or account, litany (Weiser)
Selection of the Pentateuch read publicly on the Sabbath.
period of dating for marriage (Orthodox Jews)
conversation (Weiser)
general realm of feasibility, ballpark (Weiser)
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peshat
Justification
"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)
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ruach
spirit, "spiritedness, morale" (JPS)
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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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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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shvach
weak, pathetic, (a place or gathering that is) lacking in activity
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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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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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