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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Passover

Religion; Judaism

Holiday commemorating the Exodus from Egypt. The holiday also marks the beginning of the harvest season.

Parshah

Religion; Judaism

A weekly Torah portion read in synagogue. To find this week's portion, check the Current Calendar.

parokhet

Religion; Judaism

The curtain inside the Ark (cabinet where the Torah scrolls are kept).

Origins of Judaism

Religion; Judaism

According to Jewish tradition, the religion now known as Judaism was founded by our ancestor, Abraham, almost 4000 years ago.

Orthodox

Religion; Judaism

One of the major movements of Judaism, believing that Jewish law comes from G-d and cannot be changed.

parah adumah

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Red heifer. An animal used as an offering in an unusual and mysterious ritual to purify from the defilement of contact with the dead.

pareve

Religion; Judaism

Yiddish: neutral. Used to describe kosher foods that contain neither meat nor dairy and therefore can be eaten with either. See Kashrut - Separation of Meat and Dairy.