What is the opposite of shalom?
Inspiration. From Rabbi Rick Sherwin. The Hebrew word shalom is generally translated as peace, but it means much more. The word denotes wholeness, a coming together of disparate parts. The essential meaning of shalom is pulling together, and the antithesis of shalom is falling apart: the opposite of peace is pieces
How do you respond when someone says Shalom?
The appropriate response is aleichem shalom (“unto you peace”) (Hebrew: עֲלֵיכֶם שָׁלוֹם). The plural form “עֲלֵיכֶם” is used even when addressing one person. This form of greeting is traditional among Jews throughout the world. The greeting is more common among Ashkenazi Jews.
What do you say during Rosh Hashanah?
To wish someone a happy Rosh Hashanah “Shanah tovah” is an appropriate greeting. The phrase means “good year” in Hebrew and can be used through the season. Some other greetings including “Leshana tovah tikatev v’tichatem” which is appropriate to say to men returning from synagogue service
What is the best thing to say to someone for Yom Kippur?
Therefore, the most appropriate way to acknowledge Yom Kippur is to tell someone to have an easy, meaningful or good fast. For those who observe Yom Kippur but do not fast, it’s common to say, “Good Yuntif” or “Yom Tov,” which means “Have a good holy day,” in Yiddish and Hebrew, respectively
What is the Day of Atonement in Christianity?
The Christian Day of Atonement is based on the English translation of the Jewish Holy day Yom Kippur. The day is commemorated with a 25-hour fast by Jews, but normally a 24-hour fast by Christians who observe it.
How do you say have an easy fast in Hebrew?
You can also greet someone with a shorter version of this phrase by saying ‘G’mar Tov’. You can also say ‘G’mar Hatimah Tovah’, which means ‘may you be sealed for a good year [in the Book of Life]’, or ‘Tzom Kal’ which means ‘have an easy fast’
Which days are Yom Tov?
The first day and last day of Passover (outside Israel, first two and last two days) are full yom tov, while the remainder of Passover has the status of Chol Hamoed, “intermediate days”.