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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Sabbath

Religion; Judaism

A day of rest and spiritual enrichment. See Shabbat; Shabbat Evening Home Ritual; Havdalah Home Ritual.

sacrifice

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 ...

responsa

Religion; Judaism

Answers to specific questions of Jewish law, written by the most respected rabbis of their time.

Responsa Project

Religion; Judaism

A project at Bar-Ilan University in Israel, to compile the vast body of responsa literature into a computer database. For more information, see their website.

Resurrection

Religion; Judaism

Belief in the eventual resurrection of the dead is a fundamental belief of traditional Judaism.

Reuben

Religion; Judaism

1) Son of Jacob (Israel). Ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel; 2) The tribe that bears his name.

rituals

Religion; Judaism

See Shabbat, Jewish Holidays and specific holidays listed under it, Brit Milah: Circumcision, Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation, Marriage, Divorce, Life, Death and Mourning, Prayers and ...