Expressions (A–Z)
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a company member's wife
See: 'Man of Society.'
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A good wife is a good gift to her husband
A good wife should be valued like a gift that not everyone is privileged to rece...
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A man and a woman, if they merit— the Divine Presence is between them
If the couple merit a life of harmony, then the Divine Presence dwells in their...
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A person should not drink from this cup and cast his eyes on another cup
By extension: One should not think of another partner while with a particular sp...
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A spouse is matched to a person only according to their deeds
A person is granted a spouse according to the decree of divine providence, based...
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A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband
A proverb in praise of a virtuous woman, who brings honor to her husband.
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A woman prefers a poor young man over a rich old man
A woman prefers a young man without money over an older or old man, even if he h...
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Ban imposed by Rabbi Gershon on bigamy/ Harem, our enemy, Gershom
A prohibition established by our Rabbi Gershon (11th century) and according to w...
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Bride and groom
A couple at a wedding ceremony.
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Do not cook in a pot where your friend cooked
By extension: Do not take a wife who belonged to your friend. Or: It is better t...
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