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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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Judaism
Mizrachi Jews or Mizrachim
Religion; Judaism
Jews from Northern Africa and the Middle East, and their descendants. Approximately half of the Jews of Israel are Mizrachi. See Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jews.
mitzvot lo ta'aseh
Religion; Judaism
Commandments not to do something, such as the commandment not to murder. In English, these are called negative commandments.
mitzvot aseh
Religion; Judaism
Commandments to do something, such as the commandment to honor your mother and father. In English, these are called positive commandments.
hamsa hand
Religion; Judaism
An inverted hand with thumb and pinky curling outward. A popular motif in Jewish jewelry.
