Hebrew Vocabulary

Family words: Ima, Aba, Savta, Saba, Ach, Achot

Thursday, January 25th, 2007

I-ma is Hebrew for Mother
A-ba means Father
SAV-ta means Grandma
SA-ba means Grandpa
Ach – means Brother
A-chot means Sister

Minhag HaMakom

Friday, January 19th, 2007

(meen-HAG ha-ma-kom) is Hebrew for the “custom of the place”. It refers to the unique customs and rituals practiced in different homes, synagogues, and communities.