Jewish Word Glossary
Glossary Key
abbr. = abbreviated esp .= especially Heb. = Hebrew lit. = literally n = noun |
pl. = plural pron. = pronounced usu. = usually v = verb Yid. = Yiddish |
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- "Rabbotai!"
- lit=sirs: "May I have your attention," a call to order
- "Rachmanah l'tzlan!"
- "May the Merciful One forbid!"
- rachmanut
- (Heb.) mercy
- rachov
- (Heb.) street
- rav
- term of endearment for rabbi
- reb/rebbe/rebbie
- terms of endearment for rabbi
- rebbetzin
- wife of a rabbi
- Rebbono Shel Olam
- lit.=rabbi of the universe: G-d
- refusenik
- one refused an exit visa from the Soviet Union
- regah
- (Heb.) minute; "One minute!"
- regel
- (Heb.) leg, foot
- "Retevet!"
- lit.=rescue: "Help! Emergency!"
- richtiker cheifetz
- lit.= right desire: (Yid.) the genuine article, the "real deal"
- rimon
- (Heb.) pomegranate; grenade
- rimonim
- ornamental cylinders placed on Sefer Torah
- Rishonim
- lit.=first ones: post-Gemarah-era commentators, incl. Rashi & Maimonides
- rofeh
- doctor
- Rosh Chodesh
- lit.= head of the new (moon): first day of the new month
- Rosh HaShanah
- lit.=head of the year: Jewish New Year, autumn holiday
- rotzeh
- (Heb.) want [v]
- ruach
- lit.=wind: (Heb.) spirit; enthusiasm
- ruggelach
- croissant-like pastries, usu. w/ chocolate or cinnamon