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1
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Adovat Hashem

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worship of God

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the Siddur

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the book of daily prayers that Jews follow

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the Tenakh

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three sections, shows how Jews used to live and how they tried to keep on the right path

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the Torah

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first section of the Tenakh, the most sacred object in Judaism, contains the laws of Moses

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the Talmud

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the oral tradition of Jews written down through the generations, shows how the laws should be interpreted

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kashrut

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the food laws

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kosher

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food fit to eat for Jews

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treifah

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food not fit to eat for Jews

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kedusha

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holiness, what following the kosher rules brings to Jews everyday life

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kiddush

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the prayer of sanctification, celebrates freedom of slaves, said before shabbat meal

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modeh ani

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prayer said when waking up to thank God for the gift of life

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Shema

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most important prayer in Judaism, recited in morning and evening, declares belief in one God

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Amidah

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the standing prayer, core part of every service, praise, request and thanks to God

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Tallit

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prayer shawl with tassels as reminder of 613 mitzvot

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Tefillin

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black boxes with leather straps, connects heart and mind to God

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Mezuzah

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container attached to doorposts in Jewish homes containing the Shema, reminder of God’s presence

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Kaddish

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prayer of praise

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Barkuh

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the call to prayer at the beginning of synagogue services

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mikvah

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ritual bath of purification for mother after birth

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Brit Milah

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circumcision for baby boy at 8 days old, performed by mohel (religiously trained), outward sign of everlasting covenant with Abraham

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Bar Mitzvah

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at 13, a boy becomes adult in eyes of Jews, can lead synagogue services

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Bat Mitzvah

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at 12 (13 in Reform), girl becomes adult in eyes of Jews, learnt how to cook challah and other preparations in the home

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challah

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plaited bread for Shabbat, girls taught how to cook it at 12/13

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Kiddushin

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ritual engagement that must happen before marriage

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Nisuin

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name for full marriage

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avelut

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the full period of mourning

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Aninut

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from death to burial, usually 24 hours

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Shiva

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first 7 days after burial, stay at home praying, no work done

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Sheloshim

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first 30 days to complete mourning, normal life but no parties

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Yud-bet Chodesh

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additional year of mourning for the loss of a parent

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Yahrzeit

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anniversary of death, candle is lit

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Rosh Hashanah

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first day of the Jewish year, first of the ‘Days of Awe’

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Yom Kippur

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day of atonement, second of the ‘Days of Awe’, holiest day of the year, ask for forgiveness

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Pesach

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the first pilgrim festival, Passover, reminder of God’s love for Jews

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Shavuot

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the second pilgrim festival, celebrates giving of Law on Mount Sinai and the wheat harvest

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Sukkot

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the third pilgrim festival, end of summer and start of autumn fruit harvest, reminder of the dwelling places where Jews lived during the wilderness years

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Ark

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area to store Torah scrolls

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ner tamid

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eternal light above the Ark

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Menorah

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seven branched candlestick

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Bimah

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reading platform where rabbi leads service

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Yad

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reading stick as pointer when reading Torah

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Shabbat prayer

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said before the Shabbat meal, connects family

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Haggadah

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the book of Pesach rituals

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chametz

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food containing wheat

45
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Olam Ha-Ba

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the world to come

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Gan Eden

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heaven

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Gehinnom

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stage of purification

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Halakhah

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list of Mitzvot

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Mitzvot

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commandments that guide a Jew’s actions

50
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Pikuach Nefesh

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sanctity of life

51
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Tikkun Olam

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to bring about a better world

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