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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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etrog

Religion; Judaism

A citrus fruit grown in Israel and other parts of the Mediterranean, used to fulfill the commandment to "rejoice before the L-rd" during Sukkot. See also Blessing over the Arba ...

Ethiopian Jews

Religion; Judaism

The Jews of Ethiopia, whose customs and practices are somewhat different than those of Ashkenazic or Sephardic Jews. See Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jews.

Ethics

Religion; Judaism

Laws are at the heart of Judaism, but a large part of Jewish law is about ethical behavior. See Love and Brotherhood, Speech and Lashon Ha-Ra, Tzedakah: Charity, and Treatment of ...

Essenes

Religion; Judaism

Jewish ascetic mystical sect, which was situated near the Dead Sea around 200 AD. Chirbet Quran, one of the places where the Dead Sea scrolls were found, was most likely their ...

Esther

Religion; Judaism

One of the heroes of the story of Purim. Also, the book in the Bible that tells her story. See Purim; Torah.

Esau

Religion; Judaism

Son of Isaac; older twin brother of Jacob (Israel). He had little respect for the traditions of his ancestors, and sold his birthright for a bowl of lentil stew.

erev

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Evening. The evening part of a day, which precedes the morning part of the same day because a "day" on the Jewish calendar starts at sunset. For example, if your calendar ...