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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charoset

Religion; Judaism

A mixture of fruit, wine and nuts eaten at the Passover seder to symbolize mortar used by the Jewish slaves in Egypt. See Pesach (Passover); Pesach Seder: How Is This Night Different.

ashkenazim

Religion; Judaism

Jews from eastern France, Germany and Eastern Europe, and their descendants. Most Jews in America are Ashkenazic.

charity

Religion; Judaism

In Judaism, helping the poor and needy is as much an obligation as any of the more familiar ritual observances. It is referred to as tzedakah (righteousness).

chanukkiah

Religion; Judaism

A name sometimes use for a Chanukkah menorah.

chanukkat ha-bayit

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Dedication of the house. A brief ceremony dedicating a Jewish household, during which the mezuzah is affixed to the doorposts. The procedure and prayers for affixing the mezuzah is available.

chanukkah

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Dedication. An eight day holiday celebrating the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after it was defiled by the Seleucid Greeks. See also Chanukkah Candle Lighting Blessings.