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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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leap year
Religion; Judaism

A year with an extra month, to realign the Jewish lunar calendar with the solar year. See Jewish Calendar.

l'chayim
Religion; Judaism

Lit. To life. A common Jewish toast. See Common Expressions and Greetings.

lashon ha-ra
Religion; Judaism

Lit. The evil tongue. Sins against other people committed by speech, such as defamation, gossip, swearing falsely, and scoffing.

latkes
Religion; Judaism

Potato pancakes traditionally eaten during Chanukkah.

knesset
Religion; Judaism

Lit. Assembly. The Israeli legislative body. See The Land of Israel - Israel Today.

knish
Religion; Judaism

Yiddish. A potato and flour dumpling stuffed with potato and onion, chopped liver or cheese.

Kohein
Religion; Judaism

Priest. A descendant of Aaron, charged with performing various rites in the Temple. This is not the same thing as a rabbi.

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