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Strict application of Jewish law in cases of doubt. When there is a doubt in a matter of Torah law, you must be machmir (strict); when there is a doubt in a matter of rabbinic law, you may be makil (lenient). See The Difference Between Torah Law and Rabbinic Law.
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Lit. Why is it different? A set of questions about Passover, designed to encourage participation in the seder. Also known as the Four Questions. See Pesach (Passover) and Pesach Seder: How Is This Night Different.
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Lit. Shield of David. The six-pointed star emblem commonly associated with Judaism.
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Lit. The person who reads or blesses the reading of the last part of the Torah reading and the entire haftarah reading.
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1) A name for the family of heroes of the story of Chanukkah, derived from the nickname of one of the sons, Judah the Maccabee. 2) Books telling the story of Chanukkah that are found in some bibles but are not accepted as scripture by Jews.
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Lit. Palm branch. A collection of palm, myrtle and willow branches, used to fulfill the commandment to "rejoice before the L-rd" during Sukkot. See also Blessing over the Arba Minim.
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A sect of Chasidic Judaism that is active in outreach to other Jews and has a high media presence.
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Observant Jews pray three times a day, and Judaism has an extensive liturgy. See Prayers and Blessings; Jewish Liturgy; Yom Kippur Liturgy; Common Prayers and Blessings.
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Laws are at the heart of Judaism, but a large part of Jewish law is about love and brotherhood, the relationship between man and his neighbors.
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