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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Yavneh

Religion; Judaism

Center of Jewish learning after the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 C. E. See Yochanan ben Zakkai.

yasher koach

Religion; Judaism

Hebrew. Literally, straight strength. Figuratively, may you have strength, or may your strength be increased. A way of congratulating someone for performing a mitzvah or other good deed. See Common ...

yad

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Hand. Hand-shaped pointer used while reading from Torah scrolls.

yahrzeit

Religion; Judaism

Yiddish: lit. Anniversary. The anniversary of the death of a close relative. See Mourning.

yarmulke

Religion; Judaism

From Tartar "skullcap," or from Aramaic "Yirei Malka" (fear of the King). The skullcap head covering worn by Jews during services, and by some Jews at all times.

vowels

Religion; Judaism

Traditionally, Hebrew is written without vowels. However, the rabbis developed a system of vowel markings as an aid to pronunciation.

Western Wall

Religion; Judaism

The western retaining wall of the ancient Temple in Jerusalem, which is as close to the site of the original Sanctuary as Jews can go today. Commonly known as the Wailing Wall.