Expressions (A–Z)
The site is still under construction and has not yet been proofread. There may be errors or inconsistencies in the vocalization, illustrations, and similar elements. We apologize for the inconvenience.
We would be happy if you report to us any errors or anything that needs improvement. 🙏🙏
""
Y
-
yegia kapayim/ labour of one's own hands/ property acquired by work
Manual labor; physical work. Also: something achieved after work or effort.
28 views -
Yein Saraf, yaysh/ brandy/ arak
Arrack or a strong beverage containing a high percentage of alcohol.
10 views -
Yellow patch/ Yellow Star
The patch that was forced upon Jews in Europe to wear on their clothing in vario...
25 views -
yes-man
A person who obeys their superior without expressing any independent opinion, ou...
139 views -
yeshiva student
A student of a yeshiva.
129 views -
Yeshivah student
A yeshivah student. Someone who studies Torah within the framework of a yeshivah...
117 views -
Yesterday
In elevated style: yesterday. Figuratively: days gone by; the time that has pass...
18 views -
Yishar Kochacha/ "Be strong and of good courage"/ Be strong and blessed! (greeting to worshipper in synagogue called to Reading of Law)
"Strong and blessed." Be strong and resolute. An expression of blessing and appr...
5 views -
Yom Kippur
See: "Yom Kippur".
13 views -
Yom Kippur Katan/ Minor Day of Atonement (fast observed by Orthodox Jews every eve of the New Moon)
A name for the custom of fasting and penitence that some observe on the eve of e...
14 views