Mazel Tov

Mazel tov (Hebrew: מזל טוב) is a Hebrew phrase commonly used within Jewish communities around the world to express congratulations or to offer good wishes on various occasions. The phrase literally translates to "good luck" in English, with "mazel" (מזל) meaning "luck" or "fortune" and "tov" (טוב) meaning "good." The expression is often used to celebrate joyous events such as weddings, bar mitzvahs, births, and other significant milestones. It is also used in response to someone sharing good news. The phrase has been adopted into Yiddish as well, where it is spelled the same way but pronounced slightly differently. In some contexts, it can also be used to express gratitude or to acknowledge a job well done. The phrase carries a sense of communal joy and is deeply rooted in Jewish cultural and religious traditions.