Translations of common Hebrew and Yiddish words
in landsmanshaftn and burial society names
From M.N. #21322, Roll #323 at New York City Municipal Archives
WPA Federal Writers Project - Survey of Local Historical Records - Church Record Series
| Hebrew or Yiddish word | English translation |
| Achei | brothers, brethren of |
| Anshei | people of (men of) |
| Achim | brothers, brethren of |
| Ahuvim | beloved |
| Adath | community, congregation |
| Agudath | congregation, union |
| Ahavath | love |
| Atereth | glory, crown |
| Adam | man |
| Am | people, follk |
| Adereth | glory, strength, cloak |
| Agudath Achim | fraternal association |
| Bnai | sons of, children of |
| Beth | house |
| Bikur Cholim | sick benefit |
| Brith | alliance |
| Bakesh | seeker |
| Bachurim | young men |
| Bina | understanding |
| Beth Haknesseth | synagogue |
| Chevra | brotherhood, association, society |
| Chachanim | wise men, sages |
| Chaverim | comrades, friends |
| Chesed | grace |
| Chayim | life |
| Chasidim | pious men |
| Chachmath | wisdom of |
| Chadash | new |
| Chasidei | pious men of |
| Chovevei | lovers of |
| Chevra Kadisha | burial society |
| Chafetz | desire, love |
| Degel | flag, banner |
| Dorshei Tov | seekers of goodness |
| Derech Emuna | path of faith |
| Darchei | paths of |
| El | G-d |
| Emeth | truth |
| Etz | tree |
| Ezrath | help of, aid of |
| Emunath | faith of, religion of |
| Eretz | land |
| Gan | garden |
| Gadol | big, large |
| Gemilath Chasadim | loan society |
| Ha | the |
| K.U.V. | Sick Benevolent Society |
| K'hal | community of |
| Kneseth | congregation, gathering, assembly |
| Kadesh | holy |
| Kadosha | holy (female) |
| Kehilath | community, congregation |
| Kochav | star |
| Kolel | community |
| Kehuna | priesthood |
| Kolel | alliance |
| Kesser | crown |
| L' | to |
| Lecheth | path |
| Linath Hatzedek | visiting the sick |
| Lavan | white |
| M' | from, of |
| Machne | camp |
| Magen | shield |
| Mishnayoth | commentaries (biblical) |
| Midrash | learning, study |
| Moshav | home |
| Mesilath | path |
| Minhag | manner, custom, ritual |
| Mishkan | dwelling, tabernacle |
| Machzikei Hadath | supporters of the faith |
| Mesifta | high school |
| Nusach | ritual |
| Ner | light |
| Nachlath | inheritance |
| Netzach | preserve |
| Ohel | tent |
| Or Hashamayin | light of the heavens |
| Ohavei Shalom | lovers of peace |
| Orach | path |
| Omdei | those who stand in |
| Ohev | lover |
| Pitchei | doors of, gates of |
| Poalei Tzedek | workers of righteousness |
| Reb, Rav | rabbi |
| Rabenu | our rabbi |
| Rodfei Shalom | pursuers of peace |
| Reim | friends |
| Shalom | peace |
| Sfard | Sephardic |
| Shel | of, from |
| Shearith | remnant |
| Shomrei | observers of, keepers of |
| Shabath | Sabbath |
| Shaarei Torah | gates of the law |
| Shevet | tribe |
| Sheveth | congregation |
| Tomchei | supporters |
| Tamid | eternal |
| Torah | law, Bible |
| Tefila | prayer |
| Teshuva | repentance |
| Tzedek | righteousness |
| Tifereth | glory, splendor |
| Tehilim | psalms |
| Toldoth | generation, descendants |
| Tikvath | hope |
| Tzeirei | young people of |
| Tzemach | plant |
| V' | and |
| Vaad | a group, society |
| Yeshurun | Israel |
| Yehuda | Judah |
| Yeshivath | university of, college of |
| Yosher | righteousness |
| Yeshuvath | salvation, aid |
| Yelidei (Yaludim) | children of |
| Zekenim | aged |
| Zichron | memorial |