Expressions (A–Z)

Y

• Yanuka

  In Aramaic: a baby. In Hebrew: a young child who does not understand.

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• yegia kapayim/ labour of one's own hands/ property acquired by work

  Manual labor; physical work. Also: something achieved after work or effort.

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• Yein Saraf, yaysh/ brandy/ arak

  Arrack or a strong beverage containing a high percentage of alcohol.

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• Yekke Potz/ A broken heart

  (slang) A nickname for a pedantic person who shows a lack of flexibility in beha...

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• Yellow patch/ Yellow Star

  The patch that was forced upon Jews in Europe to wear on their clothing in vario...

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  yes-man

  A person who obeys their superior without expressing any independent opinion, ou...

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  yeshiva student

  A student of a yeshiva.

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  Yeshivah student

  A yeshivah student. Someone who studies Torah within the framework of a yeshivah...

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• Yesterday

  In elevated style: yesterday. Figuratively: days gone by; the time that has pass...

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• 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...

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