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1) A name for the family of heroes of the story of Chanukkah, derived from the nickname of one of the sons, Judah the Maccabee. 2) Books telling the story of Chanukkah that are found in some bibles but are not accepted as scripture by Jews.
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Lit. The person who reads or blesses the reading of the last part of the Torah reading and the entire haftarah reading.
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Slander is a serious sin in Judaism, even if the disparaging comment is true. See Speech and Lashon Ha-Ra.
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The third month of the Jewish year, occurring in May/June. See Months of the Jewish Year.
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A type of sacrifice used to atone for and expiate unintentional sins.
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1) Son of Jacob (Israel). Ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel; 2) The tribe that bears his name.
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Lit. Rejoicing in the law. A holiday celebrating the end and beginning of the cycle of weekly Torah readings.
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A code of Jewish law written by Joseph Caro in the 16th century. The last of the great medieval codes of Jewish law, and one of the most respected compilations of Jewish law ever written.
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