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Used as a Jewish greeting and farewell.

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  • Shlomekh is from the same root as the word shalom, so it's kind of like asking, "How is your peace?"
  • The Talmud says, "Talmidei hukhamim shemarbin shalom baolam" (It is the wise men who will bring about peace).
  • In this context, a mantra is a word or phrase that has special meaning, such as shalom, peace or shanti.
  • The expression "shalom" is not a simple greeting; it is much more: It is the gift of the promised peace cf.
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