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Religion

Refers to any set of beliefs of any community or nation, concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of life and the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a supernatural or divine agency.

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mah nishtanah

Religion; Judaism

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 ...

Magen David

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Shield of David. The six-pointed star emblem commonly associated with Judaism.

Maftir

Religion; Judaism

Lit. The person who reads or blesses the reading of the last part of the Torah reading and the entire haftarah reading.

Maccabees

Religion; Judaism

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 ...

lulav

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Palm branch. A collection of palm, myrtle and willow branches, used to fulfill the commandment to "rejoice before the L-rd" during Sukkot. See also Blessing over the Arba ...