We Jews cherish the allusions, aspirations and emotions intimately associated with certain Hebrew words. One such word is shalom, which, in everyday usage, can mean either “hello” or ...

Shalom, in Hebrew, can mean both “hello” and “peace.” To say Shabbat shalom, therefore, is to greet the Sabbath and describe its serenity. Or perhaps, to say hello to peace.

I was cleaning out my hard drive earlier this week (yay, me) and found a treasure trove - a stash of photos and videos from when my kids were small. A ...

Berel Lang of Wesleyan University writes to ask if I would “consider tracing the genealogy of the Hebrew Sabbath greeting ‘Shabbat Shalom’ — specifically, when it entered popular discourse ...

So shabbat shalom – a wish both for Israel and for everywhere in the world – wishing you all a shabbat shalom – a peaceful sabbath. About the Author Rabbi Alfred grew up in London and read ...

Shabbat shalom. About the Author Shalom Orzach is a senior educator and consultant for the iCenter and serves on faculty for the Foundation for Jewish Camp. He was ...

Shabbat Shalom and Gmar Chatima Tova! As Shabbat and Yom Kippur begin, Arutz Sheva wishes you a meaningful fast and happy new year. Arutz Sheva Staff Oct 3, 2014, 4:48 PM (GMT+3) ...

Follow us as we trace the genealogy of the Hebrew Sabbath greeting ‘Shabbat Shalom’ — specifically, when it entered popular discourse.

Shabbat Shalom. By Sierra Semmel on February 11, 2019. One month into my semester in Israel, I can’t help but think about how grateful I am for the people I’ve met here so far. In particular, I am ...

Shabbat Shalom." Since the start of the war in October 2023, more than 45,000 Palestinians have been killed, with some estimates placing the death toll much higher. Related.