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The "Talmud" is the dispersion of Jews beyond Israel, particularly to Persia, Egypt, and the Mediterranean region. |
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A "tefillin" is a a candelabrum usually containing seven—and occasionally nine—branches used for religious celebrations. |
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The "diaspora" is an encyclopedic commentary on the Hebrew Scriptures. |
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"Midrash" means 'Rest'; the seventh day of the week (Saturday), a day of prayer and rest from work. |
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"Pharisees" refers to a faction during the Second-Temple period that emphasized the observation of biblical rules. |
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"Sephardim" are Phylacteries; two small boxes containing biblical passages that are worn by Orthodox males on the heads and left arm at morning prayer during the week. |
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"Messiah" is a savior figure to be sent by God, awaited by the Jews. |
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"Essenes" refers to a semimonastic Jewish community that flourished from about 150 B.C.E. to 68 C.E. |
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"Biblical Judaism" describes the Judaism that developed after the destruction of the Second Temple (70 C.E.). |
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"Canaan" is a joyous festival in early spring that recalls the Jews' being saved from destruction, as told in the book of Esther. |
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"Diaspora" means 'Teaching,' 'instruction'; the first five books of the Hebrew scriptures; also the additional instructions of God, believed by many to have been transmitted orally from Moses through a succession of teachers and rabbis. |
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"Biblical Judaism" describes Judaism before the destruction of the Second Temple (70 C.E.). |
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"Seder" means 'Order'; a special ritual meal at Passover, recalling the Hebrews' exodus from Egypt. |
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The "Western Wall" is the foundation stones of the western wall of the last temple of Jerusalem, today a place of prayer. |
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"Bar Mitzvah" means 'Son of the commandment'; the coming-of-age ceremony that marks the time when a young man is considered a legal adult within the Jewish community. |
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"Kosher" means 'ritually correct'; said particularly about food consumption and food preparation. |
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"Passover" is a joyful spring festival that recalls the Hebrews' exodus from Egypt and freedom from oppression. |
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A "yarmulke" is the skullcap worn by devout males. |
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"Theophany" is a revelation or appearance of God. |
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"Yarmulke" is a contract; the contract between the Hebrews and their God, Yahweh. |
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"Sadducees" refers to an anti-Roman, nationalistic Jewish faction, active during the Roman period of control over Israel. |
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"Holocaust" refers to the destruction of European Judaism by the Nazis; also known as Shoah (Hebrew: 'extermination'). |
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"Ketuvim" refers to the 'Writings'; the third section of the Hebrew scriptures, consisting primarily of poetry, proverbs, and literary works. |
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"Purim" is the movement that has encouraged the creation and support of the nation of Israel. |
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An "Ashkenazim" is a prayer shawl worn by devout males. |
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"Yom Kippur" is the Day of Atonement. |
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"Ketuvim" refers to the 'Prophets'; the second section of the Hebrew scriptures, made up of historical and prophetic books. |
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A "rabbi" is a religious teacher; a Jewish minister. |
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"Tanakh" refers to the complete Hebrew scriptures, made up of the Torah, Prophets, and Writings. |
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"Midrash" means 'Search'; rabbinical commentary on the scriptures and oral law. |
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"Sukkot" is an ancient name for the land of Israel. |
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"Conservative Judaism" is a branch of Judaism that attempts to blend the best of old and new Judaism. |
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"Sukkot" means 'Booths'; 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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"Ashkenazim" refers to Jews of Spain, Morocco, and the Mediterranean region. |
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"Kabbalah" means 'Beginning of the year'; the celebration of the Jewish New Year, occurring on the seventh lunar month. |
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"Sephardim" refers to Jews who lived in or came from central Europe. |
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"Orthodox" is the most traditional branch of Judaism. |
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"Essenes" refers to a modern liberal branch of the Judaism that emphasizes the cultural aspects of Judaism. |
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"Hanukkah" is an early-winter festival recalling the rededication of the Second Temple, celebrated with the lighting of the candles for eight days. |
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"Tanakh" is a modernizing movement and a liberal branch of Judaism. |
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A "talit" is a person inspired by God to speak for him. |
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"Kabbalah" means 'received,' 'handed down'; the whole body of Jewish mystical literature. |
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