English Dictionary

balebos

/bɑːləˈbʌs/

noun

(Judaism) Master of the house, head of the household, host. / (Judaism) House owner, homeowner. / (Judaism, by extension) Boss, person in charge (of anything). / (Judaism) Important man, bourgeoisie.

The balebos of the house is responsible for making all the major decisions.

意味（1）

(Judaism) Master of the house, head of the household, host.

意味（2）

(Judaism) House owner, homeowner.

意味（3）

(Judaism, by extension) Boss, person in charge (of anything).

意味（4）

(Judaism) Important man, bourgeoisie.

An annual custom that lasted for many years involved a celebration of the eight days of Chanukah for all of the balebatim. Every evening was hosted by a different balebos and there was a lavish feast.

意味（5）

(Judaism) Layman, congregant, non-clergy.

The rabbi, whom I met and then overheard at a kiddush after shul, was going over his sermon with some of the balebatim, […] .