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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synagogue

Religion; Judaism

From a Greek root meaning "assembly. " The most widely accepted term for a Jewish house of worship. The Jewish equivalent of a church, mosque or temple.

Tabernacles

Religion; Judaism

A festival commemorating the wandering in the desert and the final harvest, known to Jews as Sukkot.

Taharat Ha-Mishpachah

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Family purity. Laws relating to the separation of husband and wife during the woman's menstrual period. Also referred to as the laws of niddah.

Takkanah

Religion; Judaism

A law instituted by the rabbis and not derived from any biblical commandment.

tale-bearing

Religion; Judaism

Tale-bearing is a serious sin in Judaism. See Speech and Lashon Ha-Ra.

tallit

Religion; Judaism

A shawl-like garment worn during morning services, with tzitzit (long fringes) attached to the corners as a reminder of the commandments. Sometimes called a prayer shawl.

tallit katan

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Small tallit. A four-cornered, poncho-like garment worn under a shirt so that we may have the opportunity to fulfill the commandment to put tzitzit (fringes) on the corners of our garments.