A tish (Yiddish:טיש, pl. טישין, tishen, literally, "table"), also spelled tisch, is a gathering of Hasidim around their Rebbe. It may consist of speeches on Torah subjects, singing of Hasidic melodies known as niggunim (singular niggun) and zemirot (hymns), with refreshments being served. Hasidim see it as a moment of great holiness. They are public events that are open to non-Hasidim as well. Hasidim may also visit the tish of another Rebbe, and non-Hasidic Jews often visit a tish also.