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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

numerology

Religion; Judaism

See Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism; Numerical Values of Words.

offerings

Religion; Judaism

Jewish practices of sacrifices and offerings were extensive in ancient times, but have not been practiced since our Temple was destroyed, because we are not permitted to bring offerings anywhere ...

olah

Religion; Judaism

Derived from a root meaning ascension. A burnt offering, a type of sacrifice that represented complete submission to G-d's will. It was completely consumed by fire on the altar.

number of followers

Religion; Judaism

There are approximately 13-14 million Jews in the world. For details and links to population resources, see Jewish Population.

numbers

Religion; Judaism

In Hebrew, all letters have a numerical value, and numbers are written using letters. See Numerical Values of Words.

nisuin

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Elevation. The second part of the two-part Jewish marriage process, after which the bride and groom begin to live together as husband and wife.

nihum avelim

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Comforting mourners. One of the purposes of Jewish practices relating to death and mourning.

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