what and why to call a “bell” in Hebrew
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The Torah portion to be read this Shabbat by Jews around the world describes the garments worn by the priests in the Temple service. Among a few objects dangling from the coat of the high priest was a series of bells that would chime as the faithful servant would walk through the holy chambers, announcing his presence.
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| Israel’s liberty bell, פַּעֲמוֹן הַדְּרוֹר(pah-ah-MOHN hah-deh-ROHR) |
The word used then as well as today for bell is פַּעֲמוֹן (pah-ah-MOHN). It derives from the word פַּעַם (PAH-ahm) meaning instance: the clapper inside the פעמון swing back and forth, instance after instance, hitting the body of the פעמון, creating a sound.
שבת שלום וסוף שבוע נעים לכולם!
Shabbat Shalom and a pleasant weekend to all!
