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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

Daniel

Religion; Judaism

A book of the Torah, or the writer of that book. The book is included in the Writings, not the Prophets, because by definition prophecies are meant to be proclaimed, and his visions were meant to be ...

Dan

Religion; Judaism

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

dagesh

Religion; Judaism

A dot found in the center of some Hebrew letters in pointed text, used as an aid to pronunciation. See Vowels and Points.

daf yomi

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Page of the day. Refers to the practice of studying a page of Talmud every day.

Pentecost

Religion; Judaism

A festival commemorating the giving of the Torah and the harvest of the first fruits, known to Jews as Shavu'ot.

peace offering

Religion; Judaism

A type of sacrifice expressing thanks or gratitude.

Patriarchs

Religion; Judaism

Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. The forefathers of Judaism.

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