Expressions (A–Z)

Second Festival Day of the Diaspora/ additional day of feast (observed in the Diaspora)

A second holiday day that continues consecutively only outside the Land of Israe...
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Second-hand

Ownership of property purchased from its original owners.
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Secret advisor/ Conseiller secret

A person who holds no official position but advises a senior figure.
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Select Few/ elect/ distinguished/ outstanding/ elite/ exceptional individuals

Chosen or distinguished people. People who are distinguished by high virtue (cha...
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Set out on the road

To begin walking on the road. Figuratively: to begin acting according to the est...
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Settled the dispute

Resolved a disagreement by finding a solution to the problem and bringing the di...
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Settlement of the World

Tikkun olam; the development and advancement of life in the world.
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Settling the Land of Israel

The commandment to live in the Land of Israel and establish settlements there.
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Sexual relations

Sexual intercourse. Sexual activity.
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Shoot and Cry

Figuratively: go to war with sorrow at being forced to kill.
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