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Lit. Righteous person. A completely righteous person, often believed to have special, mystical power.
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A movement of Judaism that began approximately 2200 years ago. It died out shortly after the destruction of the Temple. Better known in English as the Sadducees.
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The first major literary work written in the Yiddish language, it is a collection of traditional biblical commentary and folklore written in Yiddish for women, because most women could not read Hebrew. See Tzimmes (TSIM-is)
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Lit. Shield of David. The six-pointed star emblem commonly associated with Judaism.
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Lit. Why is it different? A set of questions about Passover, designed to encourage participation in the seder. Also known as the Four Questions. See Pesach (Passover) and Pesach Seder: How Is This Night Different.
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Strict application of Jewish law in cases of doubt. When there is a doubt in a matter of Torah law, you must be machmir (strict); when there is a doubt in a matter of rabbinic law, you may be makil (lenient). See The Difference Between Torah Law and Rabbinic Law.
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Fringes attached to the corners of garments as a reminder of the commandments.
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A special prayer book for the High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
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