Jewish words, phrases, and language
“Mazal Tov," “Kol haKavod,” “Shabbat Shalom,” “Todah Rabbah,” “Bubbe and Zayde,” “Nosh, Shlep, Oy Vey.” Are there Hebrew/Yiddish/”Jewish” words and phrases that are thrown around at your school without being defined? Do you sometimes feel lost when the conversation gets peppered with these expressions? You’re not alone! Come and learn what all these words mean and where they come from and how to use them with confidence with your colleagues and the children and families in your school.
- Early Childhood
- Family Engagement
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Use these Hebrew labels and stickers in the classroom and beyond to ensure students never forget their meanings!
Living Judaism is an all-inclusive experiential learning model of Jewish Education. The purpose of the model is to engage every learner, provide carefully constructed learning experiences, build a strong identity, root students firmly in tradition, and create memories to last for years to come.
Yiddish can be used as a tool to connect learners to their Jewish heritage.