Home > Industry/Domain > Religion > 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.

Contributors in Judaism

Judaism

Nachman of Breslov

Religion; Judaism

An 18th century Chasidic tzaddik and founder of the Breslover Chasidic sect.

mysticism

Religion; Judaism

Mysticism and mystical experiences have been a part of Judaism since the earliest days, but specific beliefs in this area are open to personal interpretation.

Musaf

Religion; Judaism

An additional prayer service for Shabbat and holidays. See Jewish Liturgy.

movements

Religion; Judaism

The denominations, branches or sects of Judaism, although the distinctions between Jewish movements are not as great as those between Christian denominations.

Motzaei Shabbat

Religion; Judaism

The night after Shabbat. Shabbat ends at nightfall on Saturday; the term motzaei Shabbat is used to refer to the period on Saturday night after Shabbat ends. See Shabbat; When Holidays Begin.

muktzeh

Religion; Judaism

Lit. That which is set aside. Objects that are set aside (and not permitted to be used or handled unnecessarily) on Shabbat.

mourning

Religion; Judaism

Judaism has extensive mourning practices broken into several periods of decreasing intensity.

Featured blossaries

Moves to strengthen or dismantle climate change policy

Category: Politics   1 1 Terms

Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

Category: Religion   2 20 Terms