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Yeshivish glossary term

aleha hashalom

עליה השלום

Meaning

  • peace be upon her
  • respectful phrase for a deceased woman

Alternate spellings

oleha hasholom

Usage and context

Feminine counterpart of alav hashalom.

Category
mourning - honorific
Language origin
Hebrew

Example in Yeshivish

Her mother, aleha hashalom, was known for her chesed.

Plain-English example

Her late mother, may she rest in peace, was known for her kindness.