What Does the Word Apikorsim Mean?

apikorsim (ah pik or sim) a word of disfavor used by the ultra-Orthodox to refer to the Modern Orthodox. Ascribe credit with. assimilationist a person who believes in the inclusion of different racial and ethnic groups into mainstream culture.

What does tzaddik mean in Hebrew?

1 : a righteous and saintly person by Jewish religious standards. 2 : the spiritual leader of a modern Hasidic community.

What is a shammash?

Shammash, also spelled shamash or shammas (Hebrew: “servant”), plural shammashim, shamashim, or shammasim, salaried sexton in a Jewish synagogue whose duties now generally include secretarial work and assistance to the cantor, or hazan, who directs the public service.