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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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beiyun
"With depth and in detail: intensively"
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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
"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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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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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
Super-kosher (not only of food), or acceptable to the Haredi community.
Showing consistency of reason (Weiser).
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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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hashkafah
ideological outlook; point of view; "philosophy" (Weiser)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
conversation (Weiser)
general realm of feasibility, ballpark (Weiser)
a tedious, lengthy enumeration or account, litany (Weiser)
Selection of the Pentateuch read publicly on the Sabbath.
period of dating for marriage (Orthodox Jews)
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pasken
to rule halachically
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patur
not liable, exempt
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peshat
"An explanation of the logic behind or the source of a passage, event, work, etc." (Weiser)
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)
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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
To travel from one place to another when one would prefer not to
An annoyingly long journey
"To carry, lug" (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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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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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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shmutz
"Dirt, stain, or filth." (JPS)
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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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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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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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zoykhe
to merit
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