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Israeli history
The history of Israel encompasses the history of the modern State of Israel, as well as that of the Jews in the Land of Israel.
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Israeli history
Hamentaschen
History; Israeli history
(Yid. Haman's Pockets). Triangular, fruit-filled cookies traditionally served or given as gifts during Purim.
Baleboss
History; Israeli history
(Yid. M. From the Heb. Ba'al ha'bayit) Head (lit. master) of the household.
fleishig
History; Israeli history
(Yid. Meat) Used to describe kosher foods that contain meat and therefore cannot be eaten with dairy.
grager
History; Israeli history
(Yid. Noisemaker) An instrument traditionally used to blot out the name of Haman during the reading of the Megillah on Purim. (Heb. Ra'ashan)
bentsh
History; Israeli history
(Yid. To bless) Usually refers to the birkat ha-mazon (Grace after Meals).
duchen
History; Israeli history
(Yid.) Priestly benediction performed on high holidays and everyday in Israel.
aufruf
History; Israeli history
(Yid.) The ceremony in which a couple is called up to the Torah on the Shabbat before their wedding.
