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In our time, the most widely-recognized form of "congratulations" among Jews is the phrase "mah-ZAHL TOV", although strictly, this phrase is somewhat more a good-luck wish than a celebration of what has already taken place. It may be surprising to learn that the word "mah-ZAHL" is a Hebrew noun that refers to the astronomical constellations. So the expression "mah-ZAHL TOV" is literally a wish for "good constellations", or in other words, favorable zodiac signs, good luck, etc.

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