Yeshivish glossary term
aveilus
אבלות
Meaning
- mourning
- halachic state and practices of bereavement
Alternate spellings
avelus, aveilut
Usage and context
The general term for Jewish mourning observance after burial.
- Category
- mourning - mourning periods
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
He is still in aveilus for a parent.
Plain-English example
He is still observing the Jewish mourning period for a parent.