SambatyonThe Sambatyon is a mythical river separating the Ten Lost Tribes from the rest of Israel.By Rabbi Julian Sinclair1 min read
Ploni AlmoniRashi explains ploni to mean covered and hidden, deriving from a word looked at recently in this column - peleh.By Rabbi Julian Sinclair1 min read
Mikdash Me'atSynagogues, study houses, and even homes are called mikdash me'at, a small temple.By Rabbi Julian Sinclair1 min read
AdamIn the Bible, Adam was the name of the first human and is also the generic Hebrew word for humans in general.By Rabbi Julian Sinclair1 min read
TalOn Pesach we switch from mentioning rain in the Amidah to speaking of tal, dew.By Rabbi Julian Sinclair1 min read
KatontiKatonti is a pithy and elegant way to express a sense of inadequacy before an honour or responsibility.By Rabbi Julian Sinclair1 min read
Lo naimLo naim means more than "unpleasant" and has no exact English equivalent.By Rabbi Julian Sinclair1 min read