Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shalom-aleichem
Phrase
shah-LOM ah-LAY-khem
Definition
A Hebrew greeting meaning ‘peace be upon you.’
Examples
- When entering a room full of friends, he greeted everyone with ‘shalom-aleichem.’
- During the festival, the rabbi welcomed the congregation by saying ‘shalom-aleichem.’
Meaning
Used as a friendly salutation, often in Jewish communities, to wish someone peace.
Synonyms
- Greetings
- Peace be upon you
