Different expressions are used for the Three Pilgrimage Festivals (Passover, Shavuot, and Sukkot) and the other Jewish holidays. Used as a greeting for the holidays, can insert holiday name in the middle; e.g. "ḥag Hanukkah sameaḥ" (חַג חֲנוּכָּה שַׂמֵחַ). [2] .

Sephardic Jews prefer the Biblical term for a festival, “ chag.” Thus, when wishing someone a joyous festival, they say, “Chag same’ach.” (Note that you pronounce it “CHAHG sah-MAY-ach.”) This greeting has its roots in the Torah (Deuteronomy 16:14), where these two words are used in the commandment to rejoice on the festivals.

Shabbat Shalom [Pronounced sha-baht sha-loam] – The most traditional greeting on Shabbat is the easiest: “Shabbat Shalom,” good Sabbath! You might also hear Gut Shabbes, which is Yiddish for good Sabbath.

Shabbat at the JCC begins Thursday afternoon with Shabbat in the Town Square (SITTS), a free, multi-sensory Shabbat preparation experience. We invite participants to create Shabbat kits to take home, including candles, challah, and more.

Chag Same'ach or Gut Yom Tov? When two Jews meet each other on holidays or even in the days prior, it is customary to wish each other a good, happy holiday. But what to say? Here are your options. When you meet fellow Jews before or on Passover, you wish them a "kosher and happy Passover."

Chag Sameach (KHAHG sah-MEHY-ahkh) Hebrew. Literally, joyous festival. This is an appropriate greeting for just about any holiday, but it's especially appropriate for Sukkot, Shavu'ot and Pesach (Passover), which are technically the only festivals (the other holidays are holidays, not festivals). Gut Yontiff (GUT YAHN-tiff; gut rhymes with put)

The most common greeting to say to a Jew on (or before) the Day of Rest is "Shabbat Shalom." Read on to learn about the various Shabbat greetings. If you walk down the street in a Jewish neighborhood anytime between Friday morning and Saturday afternoon,1 you will notice Jews of all stripes wishing each other a peaceful, enjoyable Shabbat. In ...

Chag Sameach (KHAHG sah-MEHY-ahkh) "Joyous festival". An appropriate greeting for just about any holiday, but it's especially appropriate for Sukkot, Shavu'ot and Pesach (Passover), which are technically the only festivals (the other holidays are holidays, not festivals).

~ Chag Sameach (KHAG sah-MAY-akh) Hebrew. Literally, joyous festival. This is an appropriate greeting for any Jewish Holiday, and especially for Passover, Shavuos, and Sukkos. ~ Gut Yontiff (GUT YAHN-tiff; gut rhymes with put) Yiddish. Literally, good holiday. This greeting can be used for any Jewish holiday.

2012年11月10日 · Here are some tips for coping, and some of the most common phrases you’ll encounter: 1. MOST PHRASES ARE ROUTINE. Most of the phrases like “Shabbat shalom” (see below) do not require more than a smile or a repetition back. No one is going to ask you a real question in Hebrew. Most American Jews do not speak Hebrew.