shalom

[shäˈlōm]

shalom Definition

a Hebrew word meaning peace, harmony, wholeness, completeness, prosperity, welfare and tranquility.

Phrases with shalom

  • Shalom Aleichem

    a traditional Jewish song sung on Friday night to welcome the Sabbath

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  • Shalom Bayit

    a Hebrew phrase that means 'peace in the home', referring to domestic harmony and marital bliss

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  • a Hebrew phrase that means 'repairing the world in peace', referring to the Jewish concept of social justice and the pursuit of a peaceful world

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Summary: shalom in Brief

The Hebrew word 'shalom' [shäˈlōm] means peace, harmony, wholeness, completeness, prosperity, welfare and tranquility. It is often used in Jewish culture to refer to domestic harmony, social justice, and the pursuit of a peaceful world.