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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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Judaism

Bar Kokhba

Religion; Judaism

Aramaic: Son of a Star. Simeon ben Kosiba, the leader of the last and most successful Jewish rebellion against Rome in 132-135 C. E. He died in battle when the rebellion was defeated. Rabbi Akiba ...

Balfour Declaration

Religion; Judaism

A letter from British foreign secretary Lord Balfour to Lord Rothschild expressing the British government’s commitment to creating a Jewish state in Palestine. See Zionism and the Formation of the ...

bagel

Religion; Judaism

Donut-shaped bread that is boiled before it is baked.

baby shower

Religion; Judaism

Traditionally, Jews did not hold baby showers, believing any preparations for the baby to be bad luck. Today, most Jews do not object to baby showers, but you should be guided by the wishes of the ...

Av

Religion; Judaism

The fifth month of the Jewish year, occurring in July/August. See Months of the Jewish Year.

Ba'al Shem Tov

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Master of the Good Name. Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer. The founder of Chasidic Judaism.

Avelut

Religion; Judaism

The year of mourning after the burial of a parent.

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