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(the) Holocaust
Hebrew Spelling
הָשׁוֹאָה
From the Greek word meaning "sacrifice by fire", the Holocaust refers to the atrocities committed by Nazi Germany in World War II, including the genocide of six million Jews.
Daven
Hebrew Spelling
ל) הִתְפַּלֵּל)
Yiddish for “pray.” Typically involves Hebrew chanting, traditional melodies, and some movement during prayer.
oleh
Hebrew Spelling
עוֹלֶה
Alternate Spelling
olah (feminine)
olim (plural)
Individual who immigrates (makes aliyah) to Israel.
shaliach
Hebrew Spelling
שָׁלִיחַ
Alternate Spelling
sh’licha (feminine)
shlichim (plural)
Hebrew term meaning, messenger or emissary.
moreh
Hebrew Spelling
מוֹרֶה
Alternate Spelling
morah (feminine); morim (plural)
Hebrew term meaning, teacher.
madrich
Hebrew Spelling
מַדְרִיךְ
Alternate Spelling
madricha (feminine); madrachim (plural)
Hebrew term for guide, youth leader, or teacher’s assistant.