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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Chevra Kaddisha

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Holy society. An organization devoted to caring for the dead.

chelev

Religion; Judaism

The fat surrounding organs, as distinguished from the fat surrounding muscles. Forbidden to be eaten under the laws of Kashrut.

cheilek

Religion; Judaism

A unit of time used in calculating the Jewish calendar, corresponding to 3-1/3 seconds, more commonly referred to in English as a "part. " There are 18 parts in a minute and 1080 parts in an hour. ...

chazzan

Religion; Judaism

Cantor. The person who leads the congregation in prayer. May be a professional or a member of the congregation.

chazal

Religion; Judaism

Acronym of the Hebrew phrase Chachameinu Zichronam Liv'racha, which means "our sages of blessed memory" or "our sages, may their memory be a blessing. " Refers to the consensus of opinion expressed ...