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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life after death

Religion; Judaism

Contrary to popular belief, Judaism does believe in an afterlife, but it is not the primary focus of our religion and there is a lot of room for personal opinion about the nature of the afterlife.

lilith

Religion; Judaism

A character from rabbinical folklore, a female demon who seduces men and threatens babies and women in childbirth. Some feminists have tried to reinterpret her as a hero of female empowerment, ...

L'Shanah Tovah

Religion; Judaism

Lit. For a good year. A common greeting during Rosh Hashanah and Days of Awe. See Common Expressions and Greetings.

L-rd

Religion; Judaism

A way of avoiding writing a name of G-d, to avoid the risk of the sin of erasing or defacing the Name. See The Name of G-d.

Liberal

Religion; Judaism

One of the most liberal movements of Judaism in the United Kingdom, but somewhat more traditional than the American Reform Movement.

levite levi

Religion; Judaism

1) A descendant of the tribe of Levi, which was set aside to perform certain duties in connection with the Temple; 2) Son of Jacob (Israel). Ancestor of the tribe of Levi.