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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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afterlife

Religion; Judaism

Contrary to popular belief, Judaism does believe in an afterlife, but it is not the primary focus of our religion and there is a lot of room for personal opinion about the nature ...

Adoshem

Religion; Judaism

A substitute for writing or saying a name of G-d.

afikomen

Religion; Judaism

From Greek meaning "dessert. " A half piece of matzah set aside during the Passover Seder, which is later hidden by children and then ransomed by parents, or hidden by parents and ...

adoption

Religion; Judaism

There is no formal procedure for adoption in Judaism, but one who raises another person's child is acknowledged as the parent in many important ways.

Aaron

Religion; Judaism

Older brother of Moses. Founder of the priesthood, and the first Kohein Gadol (High Priest). He helped Moses lead the Children of Israel out of Egyptian bondage. See also Rabbis, ...