informal : the whole thing : everything that is included in something You can buy the whole shebang for just $50

everything involved in what is under consideration

From Irish caidhp bháis, “death cap” (the hood put on someone before they were hanged to death, or the “black cap” worn by English judges when pronouncing the death sentence)

“Capisce?” is American pseudo-Italian slang for “understand?” and functions rather like “know what I mean?” In Italian this form would be used only in a formal setting; the typically casual American-style contexts would require capischi

Adjective rich, wealthy, affluent, opulent mean having goods, property, and money in abundance

: a High German language written in Hebrew characters that is spoken by Jews and descendants of Jews of central and eastern European origin

A mezuzah is a small case affixed to the doorframe of each room in Jewish homes and workplaces which contains a tiny scroll of parchment inscribed with a prayer It is customary for religious Jews to touch the mezuzah every time they pass through a door and kiss the fingers that touched it

Yiddish developed as a fusion of Hebrew, Slavic languages, Romance language and Aramaic with German dialects Origin of Yiddish can be traced back to the 10th century Ashkenazi culture in Rhineland which eventually spread to eastern and central Europe 18th century saw Yiddish being used in literature

Last Updated: 2nd April, 2021 16 The correct term for a Jewish matchmaker is shadchanit for a woman, shadchan for a man

L’Chaim in Hebrew is a toast meaning “to life” When a couple becomes engaged, they get together with friends and family to celebrate Since they drink l’chaim (“to life”), the celebration is also called a l’chaim

The appropriate response is aleichem shalom (“unto you peace”) (Hebrew: עֲלֵיכֶם שָׁלוֹם‎) The plural form “עֲלֵיכֶם‎” is used even when addressing one person This form of greeting is traditional among Jews throughout the world The greeting is more common among Ashkenazi Jews

peace to you

In Israel, however, when you greet someone or say goodbye the word is “Shalom” “Shalom” is much more than a casual social greeting— it is a prayer, a blessing, a deep desire, and a benediction It is a word that is packed with the full blessing of God

Shlama – ‘peace’

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The following are some of the ways of saying peace Afrikaans vrede Algonquin Waki Qiwebis

Etowah is a Muskogee word derived from italwa meaning “town” the historic Muscogee Creek occupied this area, and were later pushed out by the Cherokee

The Etowah Indian Mounds symbolize a society rich in ritual Towering over the community, the 63-foot, flat-topped earthen knoll was used as a platform for the home of the priest-chief In another mound, nobility were buried in elaborate costumes accompanied by items they would need in their after-lives