Adon Olam

[ ah-dohn oh-lahm ]

noun

, Judaism.

1. a liturgical prayer or hymn expressing the faith of Israel in God, often sung in unison usually at the close of a service.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Adon Olam¹

From Hebrew ādhōn ʿōlām literally, “Lord of the world”

Example Sentences

On Saturday, after remaining with the congregation for a singing of the hymn “Adon Olam,” set to the tune of “God Bless America,” Mr. Bush walked out of the synagogue toward his waiting S.U.V.

From New York Times

Though Finkelstein intoned a Jewish hymn, Adon Olam, at the end of the service, the Lutheran guest choir sang a traditional doxology, Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow�a hymn that specifically glorifies the Trinity.

From Time Magazine Archive