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ba'al teshuvah 

Hebrew. (Lit. 'Master of Repentance'). A Jew who was raised outside the Orthodox tradition, who subsequently adopted Orthodox Jewish customs.

Often abbreviated BT ('bee tee'), especially when spoken.

Fem. form is ba'alas teshuvah (Ashkenaz) or ba'alat teshuva (Sephard).

Plural is ba'alei teshuva.
When Sam became a ba'al teshuvah, he started to observe the sabbath, and now he eats only kosher food.
ba'al teshuvah by Ploni Almoni Doe December 4, 2010
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ba'al teshuvah 

A Jew who becomes more [frum] later in life. Plural is ba'al teshuvot.
No more calamar' for the ba'al teshuvah.
Someone very chill low key, live life to the fullest and leave no regrets yea that name explains alot it's very powerful and ambitious oh the beauty of one name.
Hey John I'm looking for a great place to go but can't seem to figure it out
John- I'm sure teshuan knows a great place call him!
teshuan by Deundry December 19, 2016
Hebrew Jewish last name.

The true meaning of it is “Answer”.

Usually used as a nick name.
Tshuva is in the House madafaka
tshuva by Moshik November 21, 2021

Stinky Bobby

When you find a little guy who is stinky. Usually needs a belly rub.
Hey, that’s Stinky Bobby.
Stinky Bobby by anorlondo June 17, 2026
Word of the Day on July 29, 2026
A trip to a grocery store, convenience store, or gas station for the sole purpose of buying an excessive amount of junk food and sugary drinks, usually with friends. A chud run often happens late at night and ends with everyone involved hating themselves afterwards.
"Hey bro you tryna go on a chud run with me??"
chud run by chad brandson July 24, 2026
Word of the Day on July 28, 2026