Yeshivish glossary term
aliyas neshama
עליית נשמה
Meaning
- elevation of a soul
- spiritual ascent or merit for the deceased
Alternate spellings
aliyat neshama, aliyas haneshama
Usage and context
Used when discussing mitzvos, Torah learning, or charity performed in memory of the deceased.
- Category
- mourning - memorial
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
They learned Mishnayos for an aliyas neshama.
Plain-English example
They studied in the hope of bringing spiritual elevation to the deceased soul.