Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

am yisrael chai

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.34 in modern English

Syllables: am y-is-rael chai
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

A slogan used to express confidence in the continuity of the Jewish people.

intj

A slogan used in support for Israel and Zionism.

Example Sentences

"We danced round and round in circles as if the world had done no wrong from evening until morning, filling up the shul with song. Though we had no Sifrei Torah to clutch and hold up high in their place we held those children, Am Yisrael Chai."
"Fast-forward to today, we know that Am Yisrael Chai isn’t merely a slogan. Rather, it is a way of life — a life with purpose projected forward from generations before our time to future generations yet to be born, driving our active participation in reclaiming, retelling and realizing our story."

Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew עם ישראל חי (am yisra'él kháy, literally “the people of Israel live”).

Phrases

the river to the sea

Frequently Paired Words

the river to the sea

Questions

What does am yisrael chai mean?: A slogan used to express confidence in the continuity of the Jewish people.
Where does am yisrael chai come from?: Borrowed from Hebrew עם ישראל חי (am yisra'él kháy, literally “the people of Israel live”).

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