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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glatt kosher

Religion; Judaism

A standard of kashrut that requires an additional degree of stringency in the inspection of the lungs of cattle, to determine whether the lungs are free from adhesions. See ...

Gezeirah

Religion; Judaism

A law instituted by the rabbis to prevent people from unintentionally violating commandments.

get

Religion; Judaism

A writ of divorce. Also called a sefer k'ritut.

gesundheit

Religion; Judaism

Yiddish. Literally, health. This is the normal response when somebody sneezes. See Common Expressions and Greetings.

gentiles

Religion; Judaism

See Jewish Attitudes Toward Non-Jews; Non-Jews Visiting a Synagogue.

genealogy

Religion; Judaism

Jews historically were not as interested in documenting their pedigrees as gentiles, but genealogy has become popular in recent years, and is necessary to prove Jewish status for ...

gebrochts

Religion; Judaism

Yiddish: lit. Broken. An additional strictness that some observe during Pesach (Passover), to avoid eating any matzah product that has come into contact with liquid after being ...