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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sefer k'ritut

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Scroll of cutting off. A writ of divorce. Also called a get.

seder

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Order. 1) The family home ritual conducted as part of the Passover observance. 2) A division of the Mishnah and Talmud. See Pesach (Passover) and Pesach Seder: How Is This Night Different.

second day of holidays

Religion; Judaism

An extra day is added to many holidays because in ancient times, there was doubt as to which day was the correct day.

Scriptures

Religion; Judaism

The Jewish Bible, also referred to as the Tanakh. More or less corresponds to what non-Jews call the "Old Testament. " See Torah.

Script

Religion; Judaism

A style of writing the Hebrew Alphabet.

Sarah

Religion; Judaism

Wife of Abraham. Mother of Isaac. One of the Matriarchs of Judaism.

Sanhedrin

Religion; Judaism

The "Supreme Court" of the ancient Jewish state, in the tradition established in Exodus chapter 18. According to tradition, the Oral Torah was given to Moses and passed on a continuous line to ...