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Center of Jewish learning after the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 C. E. See Yochanan ben Zakkai.
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Hebrew. Literally, straight strength. Figuratively, may you have strength, or may your strength be increased. A way of congratulating someone for performing a mitzvah or other good deed. See Common Expressions and Greetings.
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Yiddish: lit. Anniversary. The anniversary of the death of a close relative. See Mourning.
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From Tartar "skullcap," or from Aramaic "Yirei Malka" (fear of the King). The skullcap head covering worn by Jews during services, and by some Jews at all times.
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Traditionally, Hebrew is written without vowels. However, the rabbis developed a system of vowel markings as an aid to pronunciation.
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The western retaining wall of the ancient Temple in Jerusalem, which is as close to the site of the original Sanctuary as Jews can go today. Commonly known as the Wailing Wall.
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In traditional Judaism, women are for the most part seen as separate but equal. Women's obligations and responsibilities are different from men's, but no less important. See also Marriage.
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Activities involving creation or exercise of control over the environment, which are prohibited on Shabbat and certain holidays.
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1) The messianic age; 2) the spiritual world that souls go to after death.
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