Rabbi Julian Sinclair

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Teruah

The biblical name for Rosh Hashanah is Yom Teruah.

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Bekarov etzlech

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Yod

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L’Shem Shamayim

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Pashkevil

A pashkevil may announce the release of a new scholarly work or a lecture by a great sage.

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August 6, 2009 12:23

Perush

A parashah is a section, a distinct unit. A perush makes something distinct, clear.

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July 30, 2009 15:53

Ben Hametzarim

The three weeks between the fasts of Tammuz 17 and Av 9 next week are called the period of bein hametzarim, between the straits or narrow places.

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July 23, 2009 12:22

Nimusim

The word nimusim is of Greek origins and entered Hebrew in talmudic times.

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July 2, 2009 12:19

Meforaz

The word meforaz is biblical and refers to unwalled cities.

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June 25, 2009 13:24

Izun

Rabbi Julian Sinclair dips into the dictionary

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June 17, 2009 16:10

Bulmus

Always be prepared for the Bulmus Attack

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June 10, 2009 21:38

Rechev Kilayim

Rechev is the standard word for car and comes from the biblical verb lirkov, which means to ride.

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June 4, 2009 12:07

Tikkun Leil Shavuot

A tikkun is a correction. In kabbalistic circles it refers to a spiritual correction for some fault.

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May 28, 2009 10:51

Ger

A male convert is called a ger; a female convert is called a giyoret.

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May 21, 2009 14:25

Charif

Charif means hot and spicy, not for the faint-hearted. It also means intelligent and insightful.

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May 14, 2009 12:14

Mah Pitom

Literally, “What suddenly”, mah pitom can be translated as “No way” or “Don’t be daft.”

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May 7, 2009 13:00

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Rabbi Julian Sinclair

Latest from Rabbi Julian Sinclair

Teruah

Bekarov etzlech

Yod

L’Shem Shamayim

More from Rabbi Julian Sinclair

Pashkevil

Perush

Ben Hametzarim

Nimusim

Meforaz

Izun

Bulmus

Rechev Kilayim

Tikkun Leil Shavuot

Ger

Charif

Mah Pitom