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A festival commemorating the giving of the Torah and the harvest of the first fruits, known to Jews as Shavu'ot.
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A type of sacrifice expressing thanks or gratitude.
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Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. The forefathers of Judaism.
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Holiday commemorating the Exodus from Egypt. The holiday also marks the beginning of the harvest season.
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A weekly Torah portion read in synagogue. To find this week's portion, check the Current Calendar.
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The curtain inside the Ark (cabinet where the Torah scrolls are kept).
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According to Jewish tradition, the religion now known as Judaism was founded by our ancestor, Abraham, almost 4000 years ago.
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One of the major movements of Judaism, believing that Jewish law comes from G-d and cannot be changed.
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Lit. Red heifer. An animal used as an offering in an unusual and mysterious ritual to purify from the defilement of contact with the dead.
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Yiddish: neutral. Used to describe kosher foods that contain neither meat nor dairy and therefore can be eaten with either. See Kashrut - Separation of Meat and Dairy.
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