Yeshivish glossary term
Isru Chag
אסרו חג
Meaning
- day immediately following a pilgrimage festival
Usage and context
A traditional name for the day after Pesach, Shavuos, or Sukkos/Shemini Atzeres.
- Category
- Jewish calendar
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
The yeshiva schedule is lighter on Isru Chag.
Plain-English example
The yeshiva schedule is lighter on the day immediately after the festival.