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Full Hebrew Glossary

The following terms are highlighted in the Hineni text. When the mouse is placed over the highlighted text, the definition of the term is displayed in a small popup. Moving the mouse away from the term closes the popup.
 
  • Short for Chevrah Kadisha - “Sacred Society” – a communal organization whose tasks are to care for the dead and to support the mourners.
  • “Sacred Society” – a communal organization whose tasks are to care for the dead and to support the mourners.
  • Plural of chevrah, usually referring to several Chevrah Kadisha organizations.
  • A sick man. Chola is a sick woman. Cholim is the plural.
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