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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rakheel

Religion; Judaism

A tale-bearer. Derived from a word meaning trader or merchant. Tale-bearing is a serious sin in Judaism. See Speech and Lashon Ha-Ra.

Rambam

Religion; Judaism

Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon, one of the greatest medieval Jewish scholars. "Rambam" is an acronym (RMBM). Better known to the secular world as Maimonides.

Ramban

Religion; Judaism

Rabbi Moshe ben Nachman, one of the greatest medieval Jewish scholars. Also known as Nachmanides.

Rashi

Religion; Judaism

Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki, one of the greatest medieval Jewish scholars.

Rashi Script

Religion; Judaism

A style of writing used to distinguish commentary from the text it comments upon. Named for Rashi, the greatest commentator.

qorban

Religion; Judaism

From a root meaning to draw near. A sacrifice or offering.

rabbi

Religion; Judaism

A religious teacher and person authorized to make decisions on issues of Jewish law. Also performs many of the same functions as a Protestant minister. When I speak generally of things that were said ...