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The denominations, branches or sects of Judaism, although the distinctions between Jewish movements are not as great as those between Christian denominations.
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The night after Shabbat. Shabbat ends at nightfall on Saturday; the term motzaei Shabbat is used to refer to the period on Saturday night after Shabbat ends. See Shabbat; When Holidays Begin.
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Lit. That which is set aside. Objects that are set aside (and not permitted to be used or handled unnecessarily) on Shabbat.
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Judaism has extensive mourning practices broken into several periods of decreasing intensity.
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A person who "spreads a bad report"; that is, who tells disparaging lies. It is the worst of the sins involving speech. See Speech and Lashon Ha-Ra.
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The greatest of all of the prophets, who saw all that all of the other prophets combined saw, and more. See also Prophets and Prophecy.
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Lit. Birth. The new moon, which marks the beginning of the month on the Jewish calendar. See The Jewish Calendar: A Closer Look - Calendar Essentials.
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Lit. Circumciser. One who performs the ritual circumcision of an 8-day-old male Jewish child or of a convert to Judaism. See Brit Milah: Circumcision.
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