Expressions (A–Z)
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He who builds his home from the wealth of others is collecting stones to erect his grave.
A person who prospers at another’s expense will inevitably fail.
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He who raises an orphan in his own house, it is written upon him as if he had children.
See: "Every great man shall be an orphan in his own house, and the scripture sha...
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House Dedication/ house-warming
A ritual in which people celebrate the dedication of a new home or dwelling (Han...
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House of Representatives
See: "House of Representatives".
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Household conduct
The routine tasks required for the purpose of strengthening the household econom...
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householder/landlord
The owners of the house or of the property. A person to whom the house or wealth...
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Houseowner/ landlord/ master
Figuratively: the owner of the place; a designation for the person responsible f...
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Library
A poetic term for a library in Haskalah literature (Beit Eked was the name of a...
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Master in His House
A person who rules his household with authority.
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Museum
Euphemistically: museum. A place for collecting and displaying valuable objects.
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