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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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stones on graves
Religion; Judaism
It is customary in some Jewish communities to place small stones or rocks on a gravesite. I have heard two explanations of this custom: 1) it's a like leaving a calling card for the dead person; or ...
Shulchan Arukh
Religion; Judaism
A code of Jewish law written by Joseph Caro in the 16th century. The last of the great medieval codes of Jewish law, and one of the most respected compilations of Jewish law ever written.
Simchat Torah
Religion; Judaism
Lit. Rejoicing in the law. A holiday celebrating the end and beginning of the cycle of weekly Torah readings.
