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How do you respond when someone says “shalom”?

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You can simply say it back! Shalom is a simple, straightforward greeting, much like ahlan (but slightly more formal).

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What does “shana tova” mean in English?

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Shana tova literally means “good year,” with “shana” meaning year and “tova” meaning good. It’s a traditional Rosh Hoshana/Jewish New Year’s greeting.

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What is the proper greeting for Passover?

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There are several greetings you can use, but “chag Pesach sameach” is a good option. It simply means “Happy Passover festival!”

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Do the days of the week start at sunset? For example, would the English Tuesday be the Hebrew Wednesday night?

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No. Night is not morning or vice versa. Jewish holidays begin at sundown, the evening before they might be listed on an English calendar.

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How do I say "good evening"?

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"Good evening" in Hebrew is "erev tov" (ערב טוב); "goodnight" is "lilah tov" (לילה טוב).

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How do I say "good luck"?

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"B'chatz'lacha" (literally, "successfully", used as "good luck"). "Mazel tov" literally means good luck, but is almost always meant in a congratulatory way.

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How do I say, "how was your day?"

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?איך היה - 'ech haya' (The ch is pronounced like a throaty h). (lit. how was).

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What does "la bree ute" mean?

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לבריאות (labreeut) means "for health" or "to health." This is what you say if someone sneezes (similar to "bless you").

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What does "Toda raba" mean in Hebrew?

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It means "Thanks a lot."

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Is Hebrew an international Jewish language or is it only spoken in Israel?

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It’s the official language of Israel, but it is spoken by many Jews in the diaspora, though most non-religious Jews in America, for example, only speak a little or none.

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