Sababa Group

What is the St. John's Sababa Group?

The St. John's Sababa Group was created as a way for members of St. John's to socialize and commune with each other in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.

Who Can Join a Group Event?

Anyone can! This group is for all ages and kids are welcome unless otherwise specified.

When Will the Group Meet?

We will have many opportunities to meet up! We will meet for lunch the first Sunday of each month after the 11:00am service. Please check back often as we develop the social events calendar.

What Does Sababa Mean?

Sababa comes from the Arabic word "tzababa," meaning "great" or "excellent."  Sababa was adopted by Hebrew speakers sometime in the 1980s, and now it is one of the most common slang works in Israel. Check out the video below!

How Is Sababa Used in Modern Hebrew?

Sababa has expanded to have multiple meanings. It can be used as an adjective describing someone or something, and as an affirmative word.

Sababa is also used in casual conversation to show agreement, to acknowledge that you are on board, or that you're feeling fab! If that's not enough to make you understand, read out the phrases below with a friend.

• To show agreement "So we'll go to the beach now?" "Sababa."
• To show you don't mind, or you'll go along with a suggestion, in the same way you would use "whatever" or "I'm cool with that" "Are you in the mood for shawarma?" "Sababa."
• To acknowledge you have accepted what someone said "I didn't mean to offend you; are we okay?" "Sababa."
• To replace the word "cool" "Everyone told me you're so sababa, and it's so true!"
• To describe someone or something as friendly and laid back "The flea market was so sababa."
• The Hebrew slang word is sometimes used in the phrase "Aba sababa" or "Cool Dad," which can be seen on kitschy coffee mugs.