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The Jewish Bible, also referred to as the Tanakh. More or less corresponds to what non-Jews call the "Old Testament. " See Torah.
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An extra day is added to many holidays because in ancient times, there was doubt as to which day was the correct day.
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Lit. Order. 1) The family home ritual conducted as part of the Passover observance. 2) A division of the Mishnah and Talmud. See Pesach (Passover) and Pesach Seder: How Is This Night Different.
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Lit. Emanations. In Jewish mysticism, the emanations from G-d's essence that interact with the universe.
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Lit. Covering. Material used for the roof of a sukkah during the holiday of Sukkot.
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Prayers for forgiveness, especially those that are added to the liturgy during the month of Elul, as the High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur approach.
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Essentially, a rabbinical degree, authorizing a person to answer questions and resolve disputes regarding Jewish law.
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Moglie di Isacco. Madre di Giacobbe ed Esaù. Una delle matriarche del giudaismo.
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Lit. End, cease, rest. The Jewish Sabbath, a day of rest and spiritual enrichment. See also Shabbat Evening Home Ritual; Havdalah Home Ritual.
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