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hoykhe fenster |
literally ‘tall windows,’ i.e., high society |
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kvetch |
to complain habitually, gripe; or, a person who always complains, sometimes known as whinge
(from Yiddish קװעטשן kvetshn and German quetschen 'press, squeeze') |
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l'chaim |
an expression of joy, the traditional toast
"to life!" |
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loshon hora
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Lit, evil tongue.
Gossip. "Words are permanent." |
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eshet chayil
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Woman of valor.
Husband's blessing of his wife. "Strength and honor are her clothing. She laughs at the future." |
