Religion

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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chasidic

Religion; Judaism

From the word "Chasid" meaning "pious. " A branch of Orthodox Judaism that maintains a lifestyle separate from the non-Jewish world.

Common Era

Religion; Judaism

Used instead of A. D. , because A. D. Means "the Year of our L-rd," and we do not believe that Jesus is our L-rd.

commandments

Religion; Judaism

Judaism teaches that G-d gave the Jews 613 commandments, which are binding on Jews but not on non-Jews. See Halakhah: Jewish Law; A List of the 613 Mitzvot; Aseret ha-Dibrot: The ...

clothing

Religion; Judaism

Although Chasidic Jews wear special and distinctive clothing, other Jews have no special requirements other than dressing modestly and not cross-dressing. For information about ...

circumcision

Religion; Judaism

Removal of the foreskin, a commandment in Judaism performed on the 8th day of a male child's life or upon conversion to Judaism. Referred to in Hebrew as brit milah or in Yiddish ...

chuppah

Religion; Judaism

The wedding canopy, symbolic of the groom's home, under which the nisuin portion of the wedding ceremony is performed.

Chumash

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Five. A compilation of the first five books of the Bible and corresponding readings from the prophets, organized in the order of the weekly Torah portions.