Pronunciations
| hardal | (char-DAHL) | listen |
Definitions
n. A label for Israeli Jews who lean towards Haredi (non-modern, strictly Orthodox) and also very nationalistic / Zionist.
Example Sentences
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"Shmuel is hardal, and he is also a big supporter of the IDF."
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"Mercaz Harav has been described as currently being at the far right of the Dati Le'umi Hashkafa - what many would regard as 'Chardal'" (source).
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"Being religious, in the American concept of MO Modern Orthodox, or even in the more religious Israeli “Chardal,” which is an even more observant life-style is no longer marginalized and hidden away" (source).
Languages of Origin
- Modern Hebrew
Etymology
Hebrew חרד״ל acronym of חרדי 'charedi,' non-modern strict Orthodox + דתי לאומי 'dati le'umi,' national religious.
- Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)
- Israel: Diaspora Jews who feel connected to Israel and have spent time there
- North America
- Australia / New Zealand
- None
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Alternative Spellings
chardal
Notes
The acronym is a homophone for the Modern Hebrew word for mustard.
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