nefesh
Noun
Meaning
nefesh
(Judaism) One of the cabalistic aspects of the soul, related to natural instinct.
Phrases with the word
Examples
Examples of halakhic meta-principles are Deracheha Darchei Noam (the ways of Torah are pleasant), Kavod Habriyot (basic respect for human beings), and Pikuach Nefesh (the sanctity of human life).
Among the new olim, who arrived on a flight organized by Nefesh B’Nefesh, were 14 new IDF soldiers, 5 sets of twins, 34 families, 78 children and 51 singles.
“Nefesh B’Nefesh is committed to assisting its Olim throughout their entire Aliyah process and constantly strives to help them professionally, logistically and socially,” said Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Nefesh B’Nefesh.
“Some people come here for the culture, others for spiritual reasons, and still others for the city’s rich history,” says Nefesh B’Nefesh communications director Yael Katsman.
In many communities, the piyut Yedid Nefesh introduces the Kabbalat Shabbat prayers.