Balabusta
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Balabusta is a Yiddish expression describing the good homemaker among Ashkenazi Jews. The word derives from the Hebrew word ba'alat-habayit.
In contradistinction to the English terms "housewife" or "homemaker", it usually has purely positive connotations[1], although there are sources that claim otherwise[2]. The traditional role of the balabusta also includes, besides fulfilling the household duties for the family, its spiritual bonding and helping its members hold together.[3].
Variations on this word include the Yiddish Balabuste or Balabusteh and the Ladino Balabusha among Sephardi Jews. [4].
[edit] See also
- Homemaker
- Jewish views of marriage
- List of English words of Yiddish origin
- Rebbetzin
- Role of women in Judaism
- Tzniut
[edit] References
- ^ Modern Balabusta. Retrieved on 2007-12-03.
- ^ Website of Santa Barbara Jewish Festival. Retrieved on 2007-12-03.
- ^ Balabusta Project. Retrieved on 2007-12-03.
- ^ Webster's Online Dictionary. Retrieved on 2007-12-03.
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