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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Ha-Tikvah

Religion; Judaism

Lit. The Hope. The anthem of the Zionist movement and the state of Israel.

havdalah

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Separation, division. A ritual marking the end of Shabbat or a holiday. See Havdalah Home Ritual.

heaven

Religion; Judaism

The place of spiritual reward for the righteous dead in Judaism is not referred to as Heaven, but as Olam Ha-Ba (the World to Come) or Gan Eden (the Garden of Eden). See Olam ...

Hebrew

Religion; Judaism

The language of the Torah, in which all prayer should be recited. See Hebrew Alphabet; Hebrew Language: Root Words.

Hekhsher

Religion; Judaism

A symbol certifying that food or other products satisfy Jewish dietary laws and are kosher.

Hell

Religion; Judaism

The place of spiritual punishment and/or purification for the wicked dead in Judaism is not referred to as Hell, but as Gehinnom or She'ol. According to most sources, the period ...