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Expertise
What I don't do: NO NAME TRANSLATIONS. For that, try http://www.stars21.com/translator/english_to_hebrew.html
What I do: I'll help you understand Hebrew phrases or single words, as well as answer questions about Jewish practices. You may also try the Gooogle English-Hebrew translator, at http://www.google.com/dictionary?langpair=en%7Ciw&q=&hl=en&aq=f
Experience in the area
I am a columnist for a Hebrew-language newspaper, and a graduate of the Jewish Theological Seminary.
Education/Credentials
MBA BA in the US, Grade school and high school in Israel
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Recent Answers from Gaddy Yaari
2011-12-22 Translation:
warrior, Lokhem לוחם nobleman, Atzil אציל protector, Magen מגן guardians of light, Shomrey Haor שומר
2011-12-14 2 words:
Natan, My understanding is that Jacob is complimenting Esau in a way that was probably understood in a more nuanced way in biblical times. As to Abraham, there are many interpretations to his experience
2011-12-14 2 words:
Natan, Which chapter and verse are you referring to? Gaddy
2011-11-20 Mourner's Kaddish: Aramaic pronunciation:
Steve, Great question. However, the word is pronounced as "Keer'usey", not Cheer'usey. Now, the Ashkenazi Hebrew delineates between Tet and Tav, unlike Sephardic Hebrew, which treats them both as
2011-11-10 words ending in:
Shaul, The examples used in relation to salvation come from Yod Shin Ayin as the primary root. The ones you propose, Shua and Sheva, are derived from a different root, Shin Vav Ayin. Now, you can try
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