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The holiday of Sukkot occurs in-between summer and winter in Israel. The Israeli summer is dry and hot and there is no rain at all. Wintertime, on the other hand, is characterized by rain and cooler weather. By the end of summer, most of the water resources are exhausted and, therefore, during the time of Sukkot, Jewish people pray for rainfall. In the days of the Temple, these prayers were accompanied by dance, music, and songs of praise to God. This celebration was called "Rejoicing at the Place of the Water-Drawing".
In the spirit of this celebration, we devote this week's newsletter to issues related to water.
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Transcription: yore.
Part of speech: Noun, Masculine.
Meaning: First rain after the summer.
Example:
Yesterday the first rain fell and I jumped in the puddles.
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Transcription: efshar lekabel kos mayim?
Meaning: May we get a glass of water?
Topic: Food and beverage
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Meaning: He who has not seen the rejoicing at the Place of the Water-Drawing has never seen rejoicing in his life.
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Name: Maayan (Ma'ayan)
Gender: Female/Male
Time of Appearance: The Modern Era
Meaning: Spring, fountain
Categories: Geographical Names
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Name: Peleg
Gender: Male
Time of Appearance: The Biblical Era
Meaning: Brook, creek, stream; section, faction.
History: Peleg was a decendent of Shem, son of Noah.
Citation: "And unto Eber were born two sons, the name of one was Peleg, for in his days was the earth divided, and his brother's name was Joktan." Genesis 10, 25
Categories: Geographical Names
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