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Ulpan means studio, but in Israel it refers to intensive Hebrew language instruction - a crash course for new immigrants. For people who can live off of the sal klita, this course runs for 5 days a week/5 hours a day / for 5 months - approximately 500 ho… more »

A Tallit(Sephardic pronunciation)/Tallis (Askenazi pronunciation) is a prayer shawl worn by men in the Orthodox community (and women in the Conservative and Reform communities). See this Wikipedia entry for more details. Tefillin/Phylacteries are a pa… more »

The third Shabbat meal. Eaten between Mincha (afternoon prayers) and Ma'ariv (evening prayers). more »

Another word for Synagogue or Beit Knesset more »

Shabbat, Shabbos, Sabbath The weekly Sabbath/day of rest and congregational worship in Judaism - begins 18 minutes before sunset on Friday and ends approx. 45 to 72 minutes after sunset on Saturday depending upon the local practice. more »

Financial assistance from the Israeli government to help with rent and living expenses during the period of ulpan study. Refer to the pamphlet for eligibility and table of assistance amounts (right now the exchange rate is about 3.4 shekels per dollar, s… more »

Person or People who make Aliyah. Oleh - masculine Olah - feminine Olim - plural, masculine Olot - plural, feminine more »

To Ascend (to Jerusalem) To Rise up Also refers to Jewish Immigration to the Land of Israel. You can search google or read more about it at Wikipedia. more »