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The were the priestly faction, influential during the Second Temple period. |
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The refers to the dispersion of Jews beyond Israel. |
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is the early winter festival celebrated with the lighting of candles for eight days. |
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The movement that has encouraged the creation and support of the nation of Israel is called . |
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The is the encyclopedic commentary on the Hebrew scriptures. |
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The special ritual meal at Passover that recalls the Exodus from Egypt is called the . |
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A is a candlestick that usually contains seven branches. |
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The word meaning teaching or instruction that can refer to the first five books of the Hebrew scriptures is the . |
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A is a Jewish teacher or minister. |
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A modernizing movement, is a liberal branch of Judaism. |
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The joyous festival in early spring recalls the Jews’ being saved from destruction, as told in the book of Esther. |
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‘Writings’; is the third section of the Hebrew scriptures, consisting primarily of poetry, proverbs, and literary works. |
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The complete Hebrew scriptures, the is made up of the Torah, Prophets, and Writings. |
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is an ancient name for the land of Israel. |
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‘Search’; is a rabbinical commentary on the scriptures and oral law. |
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A(n) is a revelation or appearance of a God. |
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A faction during the Second-Temple period, emphasized the observation of biblical rules. |
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An anti-Roman, nationalistic Jewish faction, were active during the Roman period of control over Israel. |
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‘Booths’; is a festival in the late autumn that recalls the Jews’ period of wandering in the desert after their exodus from Egypt. |
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‘Rest’; is the seventh day of the week (Saturday), a day of prayer and rest from work. |
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‘Received,’ ‘handed down’; is the whole body of Jewish mystical literature. |
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‘Beginning of the year’; is the celebration of the Jewish New Year, occurring on the seventh lunar month. |
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Day of Atonement, is the most sacred day of the Jewish year. |
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A savior figure to be sent by God, the is awaited by the Jews. |
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‘Son of the commandment’; the coming-of-age ceremony Mitzvah marks the time when a young person is considered a legal adult within the Jewish community. |
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Jews of Spain, Morocco, and the Mediterranean region are known as . |
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Jews who lived in or came from central Europe are known as . |
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