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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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berakhah

Religion; Judaism

A blessing. A prayer beginning with the phrase "barukh atah. . . " (blessed art Thou. . . ). See Prayers and Blessings; Common Prayers and Blessings.

Berurya

Religion; Judaism

A woman of great learning, and the wife of Rabbi Meir. The Talmud records several instances where her opinions on Jewish Law were accepted over those of her male contemporaries. ...

Bishul Yisroel

Religion; Judaism

A rule of kosher food preparation that requires a Jew to be involved in the cooking in some circumstances.

Jerusalem

Religion; Judaism

The holiest city in Judaism, King David's capital and the site of King Solomon's Temple and the Second Temple. Since ancient times, Jews have faced Jerusalem during prayer, and ...

Israel

Religion; Judaism

1) The land that G-d promised to Abraham and his descendants. 2) The northern kingdom that was home to the "ten lost tribes. " 3) Alternate name for Jacob. 4) A country in the ...