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English
11th Grade
12/17/2014

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Rabi
Definition
Spring harvest in Bangladesh, Pakistan, or India.
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Judaism
Definition
Characteristics of Judean religion and way of life of jewish people.
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Torah
Definition
English term reffered to as "Pentateuch" which is a concept of religious jewish tradition.
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Messiah
Definition
Savior of a group of people, Mainly the Abrahamic religions.
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Sabbath
Definition
A day of religious observing kept by Jewish people from a friday evening to a Saturday evening and most of a Christmas Sunday.
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Yom Kippur
Definition
Holiest day of the year for any and all Jewish peole also known as Day of Atonement.
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Hanukkah
Definition
Eight day jewish holiday commemorating the dedication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.
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Synagogue
Definition
A bulding where jewish congregation meet for religous worship.
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Jersalem
Definition
Located in Judeu Mountains, It is one of the oldest cities in the world. Located between the Meditterranean and Dead Sea.
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Talmud
Definition
Collection of jewish tradition and law consisting of the Mishnah and Gemara.
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Anti-Semitism
Definition
Discrimination against Jews.
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Shtetl
Definition
Jewish village or small-town located in Eastern Europe.
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Ghettos
Definition
Certain part of a city inhabited by an ehtnic or minority group.
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Liberation
Definition
Act of liberating or being liberated.
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Emaciate
Definition
To make oddly lean or thin by a decrease of flesh.
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Pogroms
Definition
Organized massacre, Mainly of Jews.
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Kaballah
Definition
Secret Doctrine or science.
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Kaddish
Definition
Liturgical prayer consisting of 3-6 verses recited at different points during each of three daily services or other special occasions.
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Shekhinah
Definition
Presence of God on Earth.
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Beadle
Definition
Parish official who was involved in ushering and preserving orders at services.
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Mystical
Definition
Stemming from mysticism or understanding of spiritual matters.
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Zohar
Definition
Spiritual text that explains the Bible's secrets, the Universe, and aspect of life.
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Gestapo
Definition
Secret police of Nazi Germany which focused on oppression and setruction.
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Shavuot
Definition
The Festival Of Weeks, second of three major festivals with both agricultural and historical significance.
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Fascism
Definition
Form of nationalism that hit its peak in the early 20th century-Europe.
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