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sadducees
History; Israeli history

Tzedukim: An early Jewish sub-group whose origins and ideas are uncertain. It probably arose early in the 2nd century B.C.E. and ceased to exist when the Temple was destroyed in ...

Yishuv
History; Israeli history

The Jewish community of Palestine. The pre-Zionist community is generally designated the “old yishuv,” and the community evolving from 1880 the “new yishuv.”

El Ami
History; Israeli history

To My People. Organization founded in May 1983, to address the religious/secular divide in Israel.

assimilation
History; Israeli history

The process of becoming incorporated into mainstream society. Strict observance of Jewish laws and customs pertaining to dress, food, and religious holidays tends to keep Jewish ...

kelayim
History; Israeli history

Refers to mixtures of species prohibited by Torah Law, such as wool and linen.

aliyah
History; Israeli history

To go up. Aliyah refers to when one is called to the altar (bema) to read from the Torah. Also immigration to Israel. Starting in the 1880’s, moving to Palestine was known as ...

hashgacha
History; Israeli history

Supervision. Most often used in terms of kashrut/dietary laws, although it can also refer to spiritual or moral supervision as in a yeshiva or dormitory.

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