Expressions (A–Z)
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Buy the truth, and do not sell it
A proverb in praise of truth and knowledge.
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By the faith of the Torah, by the truth of the Torah
An oath formula: I swear by the Torah that...
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by way of borrowing (metaphorically)
In a transferred way. Through the use of metaphor. The use of a word or linguist...
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came to its rectification
Became corrected. Improved until it reached a proper or fixed state.
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casual meal
A light meal. An occasional meal that is not large.
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Chambers of Torah
See: "Experienced in the chambers of Torah."
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Children of Israel / Jews
The sons of our forefather Jacob, who is also called Israel, from whom—according...
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clean animal (whose flesh a Jew may it)
An animal of a type permitted for consumption after proper ritual slaughter acco...
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College / House of Learning / Yeshivah
A building primarily used for Torah study. Figuratively: a worldview, an intelle...
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comes in the tunnel
Comes in secret or in hiding. Comes like a thief (originally referring to a thie...
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