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However, I think it's more likely from the Aramaic "yira malka" meaning "awe of the king" as a sign of respect to God.
Rabbi Jason Miller: Kippah Your Head Covering Outta My Office Rabbi Jason Miller 2011
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Their communities are ruled by the priests, who also take the title ‘king’ malka, although some religious duties may be carried out by the laity.
The Templar Revelation Lynn Picknett 2004
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Their communities are ruled by the priests, who also take the title ‘king’ malka, although some religious duties may be carried out by the laity.
The Templar Revelation Lynn Picknett 2004
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It's a custom to tell stories of tzaddikim (the righteous sages) during melava malka (the post-Shabbos meal).
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It's a custom to tell stories of tzaddikim (the righteous sages) during melava malka (the post-Shabbos meal).
Mystical Paths 2009
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As we departed and took a moment at the melavah malka tent that was set up in the honor of Shabbat, we saw literally tens of buses streaming in and miles of cars backed up already.
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As we departed and took a moment at the melavah malka tent that was set up in the honor of Shabbat, we saw literally tens of buses streaming in and miles of cars backed up already.
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How stupid do you think I am,” I screamed, “malka?!”
The Summer of My Greek Tavérna Tom Stone 2002
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These among the Nestorians are leavened, the flour being mixed with a little oil and the holy leaven (malka), which, according to the legend, "was given and handed down to us by our holy fathers
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 14: Simony-Tournon 1840-1916 1913
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