Misnaggid (pl. Misnagdim) (Heb.). "Opponents" of the Chassidim. The Misnagdic communities are led by a Rabbi (pl. Rabbonim), sometimes called Rav.

Mitzveh (Heb.). A commandment, a duty, the doing of which is meritorious.

Nashers (Ger.). Gourmets.

Nishkoshe (Ger. and Heb.). Never mind!

Nissan (Heb.). Spring month (March-April), in which Passover is celebrated.

Olenu (Heb.). The concluding prayer in the synagogue service.

Olom ha-Sheker (Heb.). "The world of falsehood," this world.

Olom ha-Tohu (Heb.). World of chaos.

Olom ho-Emess (Heb.). "The world of truth," the world-to-come.

Parnosseh (Heb.). Means of livelihood; business; sustenance.