The letter "א" (Aleph) is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It is a consonant but is often silent, serving as a placeholder for vowel sounds. In Hebrew, it has a numerical value of 1 and is used in various words and names, contributing to the language's structure and meaning. In Jewish tradition, "א" is significant in religious texts and prayers. It appears in many important words, such as אמת (emet, meaning truth) and אדוני (Adonai, meaning my Lord). Its shape and sound have symbolic meanings, representing unity and the beginning of creation.