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What Does ‘Balabusta’ Mean?

Summary by My Jewish Learning
The Yiddish word balabusta (also spelled baleboste) refers to a Jewish woman who is a capable, competent mistress of her home. A true balabusta is not just a homemaker — she is a figure of strength and resourcefulness, deeply embedded in Jewish tradition and identity.The word balabusta is derived from the Hebrew words ba’al (owner or master) and bayit (house), but it is in fact a Yiddish word. Literally, a balabusta is the “mistress of the house…
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My Jewish Learning broke the news in on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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