Jewish / Hebrew Glossary
   
   
   
 

Jewish & Hebrew Glossary
Here are some commonly-used Hebrew phrases, along with transliteration and translation. If you have questions about additional Hebrew terminology, please contact Judaic Studies Director Robert Portnoe.

Hebrew English
 

B’shalom

Peace be with you

 

D’rishat Shalom

Greetings of Peace

 

L’hitra’ot

See you real soon

 

Hag Sameah

Happy Holiday

 

Shanah Tovah

Happy New Year (For Jewish New Year)

 

Todah Rabbah

Thank You

 

B’hatzlahah

Wishing you success

 

Mazal Tov

Congratulations/Good Luck

 

B’sha’ah Tovah

Congratulations for an upcoming simha (birth, wedding, or other joyous occasion)

 

Brukhim Haba’im

Welcome

 

Kol Hakavod

Great Job! (lit. All the honor)

 

Yasher Koah

Great Job!

 

Kol Tuv

Best Wishes/Everything should be good for you