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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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Religion; Judaism

Hebrew text written without vowel points. Hebrew should be written without vowels; however, many texts add vowel points to aid pronunciation and comprehension. See Hebrew Alphabet.

Ufruf

Religion; Judaism

The groom's aliyah on the Shabbat before his wedding.

tzitzit

Religion; Judaism

Fringes attached to the corners of garments as a reminder of the commandments.

Tzenarena

Religion; Judaism

The first major literary work written in the Yiddish language, it is a collection of traditional biblical commentary and folklore written in Yiddish for women, because most women could not read ...

tzedakah

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Righteousness. Generally refers to charity.

Tzedukim

Religion; Judaism

A movement of Judaism that began approximately 2200 years ago. It died out shortly after the destruction of the Temple. Better known in English as the Sadducees.

tzaddik

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Righteous person. A completely righteous person, often believed to have special, mystical power.

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