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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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guilt offering

Religion; Judaism

A type of sacrifice used to atone for sins of stealing things from the altar, for when you are not sure whether you have committed a sin or what sin you have committed, or for breach of trust.

gut shabbes

Religion; Judaism

good sabbath you jerk!

gut yontiff

Religion; Judaism

Yiddish. Literally, good holiday. A general, all-purpose holiday greeting. See Common Expressions and Greetings.

hatafat dam brit

Religion; Judaism

A symbolic circumcision of a person who has already been circumcised or who was born without a foreskin. It involves taking a pinprick of blood from the tip of the penis. See Brit Milah: ...

Ha-Shem

Religion; Judaism

Lit. The Name. The Name of G-d, which is not pronounced. The phrase "ha-Shem" is often used as a substitute for G-d's Name.

Haredi

Religion; Judaism

Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel.

hamesh hand

Religion; Judaism

An inverted hand with thumb and pinky curling outward. A popular motif in Jewish jewelry.

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