ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Oleh

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /oʊˈlɛ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Oleh is a noun meaning A Jew who has recently made aliyah to Israel; an immigrant to Israel.

Meaning

A Jew who has recently made aliyah to Israel; an immigrant to Israel.

More Meanings

  1. Someone who makes an aliyah for a Torah-reading.

Example Sentences

The benediction recited by the oleh before reading the portion of the Torah.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include yored, aliyah, halutz, giyoret, proselyte, landsman.

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