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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Gad

Religion; Judaism

1) Son of Jacob (Israel). Ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel; 2) The tribe that bears his name.

Gabbai

Religion; Judaism

A lay person who volunteers to perform various duties in connection with Torah readings at religious services.

free will

Religion; Judaism

Humanity was created with a dual nature: an impulse to do what is right and a selfish (evil) impulse. Free will is the ability to choose which impulse to follow. See Human Nature - The Dual Nature.

four species

Religion; Judaism

Fruit and branches used to fulfill the commandment to "rejoice before the L-rd" during Sukkot. See also Blessing over the Arba Minim.

festivals

Religion; Judaism

See Jewish Holidays and pages following it, especially Passover, Shavu'ot and Sukkot.

Four Questions

Religion; Judaism

A set of questions about Passover, designed to encourage participation in the seder. Also known as Mah Nishtanah (Why is it different?), which are the first words of the Four Questions. See Pesach ...