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Lit. Page of the day. Refers to the practice of studying a page of Talmud every day.
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A dot found in the center of some Hebrew letters in pointed text, used as an aid to pronunciation. See Vowels and Points.
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1) Son of Jacob (Israel). Ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel; 2) The tribe that bears his name.
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A book of the Torah, or the writer of that book. The book is included in the Writings, not the Prophets, because by definition prophecies are meant to be proclaimed, and his visions were meant to be written, not proclaimed. See Prophets and Prophecy.
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Yiddish: Pray. Observant Jews daven three times a day, in addition to reciting blessings over many common activities. See Prayers and Blessings; Jewish Liturgy; Common Prayers and Blessings.
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Ten days from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur, a time for introspection and considering the sins of the previous year.
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In Judaism, death is not a tragedy, even when it occurs early in life or through unfortunate circumstances. Death is a natural process.
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The eleventh month of the Jewish year, occurring in January/February. See Months of the Jewish Year.
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