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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Mishneh Torah

Religion; Judaism

A code of Jewish law written by Rambam. One of the most respected compilations of Jewish law ever written.

Mishnah

Religion; Judaism

An early written compilation of Jewish oral tradition, the basis of the Talmud.

Miriam

Religion; Judaism

Older sister of Moses and Aaron, and a prophetess in her own right. She helped Moses and Aaron lead the Children of Israel out of Egyptian bondage.

milchik

Religion; Judaism

Yiddish: dairy. Used to describe kosher foods that contain dairy products and therefore cannot be eaten with meat. See Kashrut - Separation of Meat and Dairy.

minchah

Religion; Judaism

1) Afternoon prayer services. See Jewish Liturgy. 2) An offering of meal or grain. See Food and Drink Offerings.

midrash

Religion; Judaism

From a root meaning "to study," "to seek out" or "to investigate. " Stories elaborating on incidents in the Bible, to derive a principle of Jewish law or provide a moral lesson.

mikvah

Religion; Judaism

Lit. Gathering. A ritual bath used for spiritual purification. It is used primarily in conversion rituals and after the period of sexual separation during a woman's menstrual cycles, but many ...