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A law instituted by the rabbis. Distinguished from d'oraita, laws that come directly from the Torah (either explicitly or implicitly).
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Lit. Without end. In Jewish mysticism, the true essence of G-d, which is so transcendent that it cannot be described and cannot interact directly with the universe.
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1) Son of Joseph. Ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel; 2) The tribe that bears his name.
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Aramaic: holy. A prayer in Aramaic praising G-d, commonly associated with mourning practices. See also Jewish Liturgy. Full text of the Mourner's Kaddish is available.
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The sixth month of the Jewish year, a time of repentance in preparation for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. See also Months of the Jewish Year.
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Lit. Evening. The evening part of a day, which precedes the morning part of the same day because a "day" on the Jewish calendar starts at sunset. For example, if your calendar says that Yom Kippur is on September 25, then Erev Yom Kippur is the evening of September 24, which is also part of Yom Kippur. See Jewish Holidays - When Holidays Begin,
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Son of Isaac; older twin brother of Jacob (Israel). He had little respect for the traditions of his ancestors, and sold his birthright for a bowl of lentil stew.
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A derogatory term for a non-Jewish male. See Jewish Attitudes Toward Non-Jews.
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