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Acronym of the Hebrew phrase Chachameinu Zichronam Liv'racha, which means "our sages of blessed memory" or "our sages, may their memory be a blessing. " Refers to the consensus of opinion expressed in the Talmud, or more generally the consensus of Jewish scholarship.
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A sin offering. A type of sacrifice used to atone for and expiate unintentional sins.
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From the word "Chasid" meaning "pious. " A branch of Orthodox Judaism that maintains a lifestyle separate from the non-Jewish world.
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A mixture of fruit, wine and nuts eaten at the Passover seder to symbolize mortar used by the Jewish slaves in Egypt. See Pesach (Passover); Pesach Seder: How Is This Night Different.
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Jews from eastern France, Germany and Eastern Europe, and their descendants. Most Jews in America are Ashkenazic.
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In Judaism, helping the poor and needy is as much an obligation as any of the more familiar ritual observances. It is referred to as tzedakah (righteousness).
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Lit. Dedication of the house. A brief ceremony dedicating a Jewish household, during which the mezuzah is affixed to the doorposts. The procedure and prayers for affixing the mezuzah is available.
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Lit. Dedication. An eight day holiday celebrating the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after it was defiled by the Seleucid Greeks. See also Chanukkah Candle Lighting Blessings.
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Lit. Leaven. Leavened grain products, which may not be owned or consumed during Passover.
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