Judaism Glossary Flashcards

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Tenach

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the twenty four books which make up the Hebrew scriptures

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torah

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tradition as a whole

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the first five books of the Hebrew bible

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Shabbat

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the Jewish day for rest, personal devotion and observance. begins on Friday and ends on Saturday. part of the covenant

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Talmud

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a huge collection of writings, laws and teachings comprised by many rabbis. known as the ‘oral torah’

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Halachah

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the Jewish legal tradition, grounded in the 613 Mitzvots or commandments

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Aggadah

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the non legal portion of rabbinic literature

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The Greatest Commandment

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Study the Torah

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613 Mitzvots

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the 613 commandments of the torah

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Tikkun Olam

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a commitment to social justice and social order

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The Book of Proverbs

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asrcibed to king solomon which is a collection of writings that gives advice for upright living, and stresses the value of being wise in spirit, while staying away from all aspects of foolishness.

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Challot

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the two uncut plaited loaves of bread prepared for, then eaten on, the evening of shabbat and holy days

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Havdalah

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the prayer of separation said at the end of shabbat

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Kiddush

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the prayers and blessings said over a cup of wine, ushering in shabbat and holy days

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Gemilut Chasadim

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the obligation to do deeds of loving kindness

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Tzedakah

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giving to the poor in handfuls

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