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One of the basic Jewish prayers. See also Jewish Liturgy; Signs and Symbols.
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Lit. Weeks. One of the Shalosh R'galim (three pilgrimage festivals), a festival commemorating the giving of the Torah and the harvest of the first fruits.
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One of the great rabbis of the Talmud. His stricter views of Jewish law are often contrasted with those of Hillel.
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Lit. Servant. 1) The candle that is used to light other Chanukkah candles; 2) the janitor or caretaker of a synagogue. See also Chanukkah Candle Lighting Blessings.
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Hebrew. Literally, good week. A greeting exchanged at the end of Shabbat. See Common Expressions and Greetings.
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The sabbath on which we read Parshat Sheqalim, one of the Four Parshiyot, special Torah readings added to the weekly cycle of readings during the month before Pesach (Passover). Parshat Sheqalim discusses the census conducted through donations of a half-shekel coin.
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Lit. The Sabbath of the Song. The sabbath when we read Parshat Beshalach as part of our regular weekly Torah readings. Parshat Beshalach contains the Song at the Sea, one of the ten true Songs in history.
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The sabbath between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Special Haftarah readings regarding repentance and Divine mercy are read.
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The sabbath on which we read Parshat Zakhor, one of the Four Parshiyot, special Torah readings added to the weekly cycle of readings during the month before Pesach (Passover). Parshat Zakhor contains the commandment regarding the tribe of Amalek.
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