Authentically inauthentic jewish and japanese food in south williamsburg, brooklyn nyc. By chefs aaron israel and sawako okochi. The hebrew word shalom carries an expansive meaning that includes peace, completeness, wholeness, well-being, and harmony.

What does shalom mean? Shalom means peace in hebrew and is deeply connected to the jewish faith. It also means hello and goodbye. Shalom, like many hebrew words, has more than one meaning. Shalom means peace, and is rooted in the word שלם (shaleim), which means completion. Without peace, there can be no completion In general, however, shalom is a salutation that wishes someone is safe, well, happy and at peace.

Shalom means peace, and is rooted in the word שלם (shaleim), which means completion. Without peace, there can be no completion In general, however, shalom is a salutation that wishes someone is safe, well, happy and at peace. Shalom is recorded 236 times in the hebrew old testament. The prophet jeremiah uses it the most.