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An inverted hand with thumb and pinky curling outward. A popular motif in Jewish jewelry.
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Lit. Haman's pockets. Triangular, fruit-filled cookies traditionally served or given as gifts during Purim. See Purim; Recipe for Hamentaschen.
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Lit. Praise G-d. Psalms 113-118, in praise of G-d, which are recited on certain holidays. See Jewish Liturgy.
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Lit. The path that one walks. Jewish law. The complete body of rules and practices that Jews are bound to follow, including biblical commandments, commandments instituted by the rabbis, and binding customs. See also Torah; A List of the 613 Mitzvot.
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Lit. Circuits. Processions around the synagogue carrying the lulav and etrog for the holiday of Sukkot, or carrying the Torah around the synagogue for the holiday of Simchat Torah. See Sukkot - Arba Minim: The Four Species; Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah.
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The book read during the Passover Seder, telling the story of the holiday. See Pesach (Passover); Pesach Seder: How Is This Night Different.
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Lit. Conclusion. A reading from the Prophets, read along with the weekly Torah portion. See Torah Readings.
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Rambam's masterpiece of Jewish philosophy and theology, written from the perspective of an Aristotelian philosopher.
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A noisemaker used to blot out the name of Haman during the reading of the Megillah on Purim.
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