Lexicon
| Hebrew | Transliteration | Literal translation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| שבט | Shevet | Tribe | Age group. A Shevet receives its name at age 14 approximately. The name remains with that shevet forever. |
| סניף | Snif | Branch | Local branch of the movement, usually holding activities on a weekly basis. |
| מדריך | Madrich | Guide | Counsellor, group leader |
| חניך | Chanich | Pupil | Member of the movement, before Gap year. |
| הכשרה | Hachshara | Preparation | Gap year programme for high school graduates in Israel. There are various programmes but all mix elements of Torah study and other activities. |
| שליח | Shaliach | Emissary | The World movement sends emissaries to the local branches. The idea is to teach Hebrew, encourage aliya and Judaism. Shlichim can be bachelors after army service or families. |
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