Sherut Leumi: Glossary of Terms
| Hebrew | English | Definition |
| בית הילד | Beit Hayeled | Orphanage |
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בנות שירות בודדות
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Bnot Sherut Bodedot |
Sherut Leumi volunteers without family in Israel
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| רב קו | Rav Kav |
Public transportation pass
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| דו”ח נוכחות | Doch Nochachut |
Attendance sheet
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| לשכת גיוס | Lishkat Giyus |
IDF Recruiting center
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| מענק | Ma’anak |
A sum of money that goes directly into your bank account after your service
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| משרד הביטחון | Misrad HaBitachon |
Ministry of Defense office
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| מתנדב/ת | Mitnadev(et) | Volunteer |
| אוריתה | Oraita |
Weekly learning
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| פיקדון | Pikadon |
A sum of money that can be used within 5 years of your service for certain purposes (studies, marriage, etc) , and is given after 5 years to all who finished one or two years of Sherut Leumi.
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| פטור | Ptor | Exemption |
| רבנות | Rabbanute | Rabbinate |
| רכזת | Rakezet | Coordinator |
| שאלון הכוון | Shalon Hachven |
Guidance questionnaire
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| שירות לאומי | Sherut Leumi |
National service
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| יום סייראות | Yom Sayarote |
“Open house” days when you tour the organization you are applying to for Sherut Leumi service
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| דמי כיס | Dimei Kis | Stipend |
| צוות | Tzevet | Staff |
| מחלקה | Machlaka | Department |
| מנהל/ת | Minahel/et |
Director / Principal
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| דירת שרות | Dirat Sherute |
Sherut Apartment
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| ימי מחלה | Yimei Machala | Sick days |
| ימי חופש | Yimei Chofesh | Vacation days |
Last Updated: Feb 27, 2023
