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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Shemoneh Esrei

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Eighteen. A prayer that is the center of any Jewish religious service. Also known as the Amidah or the Tefilah. See Jewish Liturgy.

She'ol

Religion; Judaism

A place of spiritual punishment and/or purification for a period of up to 12 months after death. Often referred to as Gehinnom.

Shechinah

Religion; Judaism

The Divine Presence of G-d, generally represented as a feminine quality. See The Nature of G-d; Prophets and Prophecy.

shechitah

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Destruction or killing. Kosher slaughter.

Shema

Religion; Judaism

One of the basic Jewish prayers. See also Jewish Liturgy; Signs and Symbols.

Shavu'ot

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Weeks. One of the Shalosh R'galim (three pilgrimage festivals), a festival commemorating the giving of the Torah and the harvest of the first fruits.