mazel tov
Hebrew good wishes
Mazel tov is a Jewish expression of congratulations or good wishes, used at weddings, bar mitzvahs, and other celebrations.
From Hebrew and Yiddish meaning "good luck" or "good fortune," it marks happy occasions rather than wishing luck for the future: Mazel tov on the engagement!
Sometimes spelled mazal tov.
Jewish adulthood ceremony
- bat mitzvahFemale Jewish adulthood rite
- brisJewish circumcision ceremony
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- l'chaimHebrew for "to life"
simcha · shalom · rabbi · synagogue · Torah · Shabbat · kiddush · challah
Marriage rite and feast
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- birthComing into the world
- graduationCompleting academic requirements formally
- promotionRank increase or publicity
achievement · anniversary · bar mitzvah · bat mitzvah · new baby · new home · retirement · success
Gathering for celebration
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
- festivityCelebratory occasion or mood
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
ceremony · banquet · gala · rejoicing · hullabaloo · shindig · jubilee · fete
Informal congratulations
- kudosPraise and honor
- felicitationsExpressions of good wishes
- bravoAcclaim for performers
- saluteGestural sign of honor
cheers · applause · compliment · tribute · toast · well-wishes · blessing · acknowledgment
Favorable chance outcomes
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- auspiciousIndicating future success
- providenceDivine protective care
- serendipityAccidental fortunate discovery
kismet · boon · windfall · prosperity · destiny · fate · chance · karma
bar mitzvah
Jewish adulthood ceremony
- bat mitzvahFemale Jewish adulthood rite
- brisJewish circumcision ceremony
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
l'chaim · simcha · shalom · rabbi · synagogue · Torah · Shabbat · kiddush · challah · hora
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- birthComing into the world
- graduationCompleting academic requirements formally
promotion · achievement · anniversary · bar mitzvah · bat mitzvah · new baby · new home · retirement · success · accomplishment
party
Gathering for celebration
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
- festivityCelebratory occasion or mood
gathering · ceremony · banquet · gala · rejoicing · hullabaloo · shindig · jubilee · fete · bash
congrats
Informal congratulations
- kudosPraise and honor
- felicitationsExpressions of good wishes
- bravoAcclaim for performers
salute · cheers · applause · compliment · tribute · toast · well-wishes · blessing · acknowledgment · honor
good fortune
Favorable chance outcomes
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- auspiciousIndicating future success
- providenceDivine protective care
serendipity · kismet · boon · windfall · prosperity · destiny · fate · chance · karma · lucky
- JewishTorah, Shabbat, kosher, rabbi, synagogue
- JudaismShabbat, kosher, Passover, Torah, Hanukkah
- Congratulationscongrats, congratulations, well done, good job, great job
- greeting cardsbirthday cards, birthday card, thank you card, Christmas cards, holiday cards
- praiselauding, compliments, laudation, accolades, great job
- toastscheers, wedding toast, birthday toast, champagne toast, graduation toast
mazel tovcondolences
Expressions of grief support
my condolences · bad luck · sorry for your loss · misfortune · schlimazel
mazel tovmourning
Period following loss
lamentation · grief · heartbreak · sorrow · commiseration