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Between Mazal Tov and Shlimazel
Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of Online Smicha: If astrology doesn't control the fate of a Jew, why use "Mazal Tov" and "Shlimazel." Video
Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of Online Smicha: If astrology doesn't control the fate of a Jew, why use "Mazal Tov" and "Shlimazel." Video
The shlimazel is the guy who knocks over his soup bowl.
The shlimiel is the guy who the soup gets spilled on!
Actually, it is Shlimiel. Derived from Shlumiel be Tzuri-shadoy the Nosi of Shimon. The tribe of Shimon were poor, therefore one who is down onhis luck is called a Shlumiel.
It evolved into shlimazel.
really enlightening thank you so much always wondered about this