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Religion

Refers to any set of beliefs of any community or nation, concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of life and the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a supernatural or divine agency.

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abortion

Religion; Judaism

Judaism permits abortion in appropriate circumstances, and sometimes even requires abortion.

Mitzvah

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Commandment. Any of the 613 commandments that Jews are obligated to observe. It can also refer to any Jewish religious obligation, or more generally to any good deed. See ...

Mizrachi Jews or Mizrachim

Religion; Judaism

Jews from Northern Africa and the Middle East, and their descendants. Approximately half of the Jews of Israel are Mizrachi. See Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jews.

mitzvot lo ta'aseh

Religion; Judaism

Commandments not to do something, such as the commandment not to murder. In English, these are called negative commandments.

mitzvot aseh

Religion; Judaism

Commandments to do something, such as the commandment to honor your mother and father. In English, these are called positive commandments.

hamsa hand

Religion; Judaism

An inverted hand with thumb and pinky curling outward. A popular motif in Jewish jewelry.

Mitnagdim

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Opponents. Orthodox Jews who are not Chasidic.