Galut

/ɡəˈlʊt/ noun

Definition

In Jewish tradition, the exile of Jewish people from their homeland; often used to refer to the diaspora or state of dispersion.

Etymology

From Hebrew galuth or galus (גלות), meaning 'exile.' The term carries deep historical and theological significance in Jewish thought and culture.

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Galut is more than just a history word—it's central to Jewish identity and theology, shaping how communities understood themselves for over 2,000 years of dispersion!

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