Judaism

Judaism

Judaism is a religion of the Jewish people. It is a monotheistic religion originating in the Hebrew Bible. Judaism states that god stated the laws and comandments to Moses on Mount Sinai. Judaism claims a 3,000 year continuous history.

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berakhah

Religion; Judaism

A blessing. A prayer beginning with the phrase "barukh atah. . . " (blessed art Thou. . . ). See Prayers and Blessings; Common Prayers and Blessings.

Berurya

Religion; Judaism

A woman of great learning, and the wife of Rabbi Meir. The Talmud records several instances where her opinions on Jewish Law were accepted over those of her male contemporaries. See The Role of ...

Bishul Yisroel

Religion; Judaism

A rule of kosher food preparation that requires a Jew to be involved in the cooking in some circumstances.

Jerusalem

Religion; Judaism

The holiest city in Judaism, King David's capital and the site of King Solomon's Temple and the Second Temple. Since ancient times, Jews have faced Jerusalem during prayer, and have prayed daily for ...

Israel

Religion; Judaism

1) The land that G-d promised to Abraham and his descendants. 2) The northern kingdom that was home to the "ten lost tribes. " 3) Alternate name for Jacob. 4) A country in the Middle East located in ...