Yeshivish glossary term
neshama
נשמה
Meaning
- soul
- spiritual soul of a person
Alternate spellings
neshamah
Usage and context
A broad religious term; in mourning conversation it often specifically means the soul of the deceased.
- Category
- religious concept - lifecycle
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
May the neshama have an aliyah.
Plain-English example
May the soul experience spiritual elevation.