Hebrew Words

Yael standing with a child in front of a an Aliyah flight holding an Israeli flag
Return to Israel — Aliyah
The story and culture of the Jewish people began with the Book of Genesis in the Bible and continue today. Learn words and phrases relating to the Jewish culture by…
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Ark of the Covenant
Ark of the Covenant — Aron HaKodesh
The story and culture of the Jewish people began with the Book of Genesis in the Bible and continue today. Learn words and phrases relating to the Jewish culture by…
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Black and white Illustration of Moses holding the 10 Commandments.
The Five Books of Moses —Torah
Sukkot, also known as the Festival of Tabernacles, brings an atmosphere of joy. Visit our Fellowship library to learn Hebrew words and phrases related to this celebration of the harvest.…
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Rosh Hashanah meal with pomegranates and apples on blanket.
September through October — Tishrei
The High Holy Days are the most widely observed Jewish holidays. This month, you will learn words and phrases relating to the High Holy Days. Today’s words are "September-October".
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The shadow of a single tree in an empty field with dark clouds overhead.
Creator — Yotzer
The High Holy Days are the most widely observed Jewish holidays. This month, you will learn words and phrases relating to the High Holy Days. Today's word is "creator".
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woman praying at the Western Wall
To purify — L’taher
The High Holy Days are the most widely observed Jewish holidays. This month, you will learn words and phrases relating to the High Holy Days. Today’s phrase is "to purify".
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Illustration of Ezra reading the book of law.
Confession — Viduy
The High Holy Days are the most widely observed Jewish holidays. This month, you will learn words and phrases relating to the High Holy Days. Today’s word is “Confession”.
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An Orthodox Jewish man praying while performing the Tashlich ceremony over the beach
To cast away our sins into a body of water
The High Holy Days are the most widely observed Jewish holidays. This month, you will learn words and phrases relating to the High Holy Days. Today’s phrase is "To cast…
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An orthodox Jewish man blowing a shofar
The Day of Atonement — Yom Kippur
The High Holy Days are the most widely observed Jewish holidays. This month, you will learn words and phrases relating to the High Holy Days. Today’s phrase is "The Day…
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Illustration of King David with the harp
Repentance — Teshuvah
The High Holy Days are the most widely observed Jewish holidays. This month, you will learn words and phrases relating to the High Holy Days. Today’s word is “repentance”.
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Bishop Lanier with his hands in front of him in prayer at the Western Wall.
Worship — Avodah
The High Holy Days are the most widely observed Jewish holidays. This month, you will learn words and phrases relating to the High Holy Days. Today’s word is “worship”.
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Rosh Hashanah meal with pomegranates and apples on blanket.
Happy Holidays — Chag Sameach
The High Holy Days are the most widely observed Jewish holidays. This month, you will learn words and phrases relating to the High Holy Days. “Today’s phrase is “Happy Holidays".
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