Are you confused by what your Jewish teen is texting? Sometimes it seems like they have a language all their own, and it’s hard to keep up. Fear not! We’ve broken down some of the most popular phrases that Jewish teens have been using lately. (Note: Some are more likely to be used during certain times of the year.)
LOL: Lots of Lox
BRB: Badly Run Bris
ILY: Israelis Love Yelling
ROFL: Really Outstanding Freakin’ Latkes
STFU: Stephen’s Tefillin Feels Unreal
LMK: Let Mom Know
AWOL: Always Without Leavening (for use around Passover)
IKR: I Kvell Readily
YOLO: You Only
Leviticus Once
TTYL: This Tallis You’ll Love