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In Judaism, life is valued above almost all else, and almost any commandment can be violated to save a life.
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Contrary to popular belief, Judaism does believe in an afterlife, but it is not the primary focus of our religion and there is a lot of room for personal opinion about the nature of the afterlife.
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A character from rabbinical folklore, a female demon who seduces men and threatens babies and women in childbirth. Some feminists have tried to reinterpret her as a hero of female empowerment, relying on a rather questionable source.
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Lit. For a good year. A common greeting during Rosh Hashanah and Days of Awe. See Common Expressions and Greetings.
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A way of avoiding writing a name of G-d, to avoid the risk of the sin of erasing or defacing the Name. See The Name of G-d.
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One of the most liberal movements of Judaism in the United Kingdom, but somewhat more traditional than the American Reform Movement.
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1) A descendant of the tribe of Levi, which was set aside to perform certain duties in connection with the Temple; 2) Son of Jacob (Israel). Ancestor of the tribe of Levi.
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Wife of Jacob. Mother of six of his sons. Sister of Rachel. One of the Matriarchs of Judaism.
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A year with an extra month, to realign the Jewish lunar calendar with the solar year. See Jewish Calendar.
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