Judaism

Judaism

Judaism is a religion of the Jewish people. It is a monotheistic religion originating in the Hebrew Bible. Judaism states that god stated the laws and comandments to Moses on Mount Sinai. Judaism claims a 3,000 year continuous history.

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menorah

Religion; Judaism

A candelabrum. Usually refers to the nine-branched candelabrum used to hold the Chanukkah candles. Can also refer to the seven-branched candelabrum used in the Temple. See also Chanukkah Candle ...

Mendele Moykher Sforim

Religion; Judaism

Little Mendel the Bookseller. The pen name of Sholem Yankev Abramovitsch, one of the first great Yiddish fiction writers. See Yiddish Literature.

melachah

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Work. Work involving creation or exercise of control over the environment, which is prohibited on Shabbat and certain holidays.

mechitzah

Religion; Judaism

The wall or curtain separating men from women during religious services.

matzah meal

Religion; Judaism

Crumbs of matzah, commonly used in Jewish Cooking in much the same way that other cultures use flour or bread crumbs.

mazel tov

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Good luck. A way of expressing congratulations. Note that this term is not be used in the way that the expression "good luck" is used in English. See Common Expressions and Greetings.