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2 days ago · Jewish culture covers many aspects, including religion and worldviews, literature, media, and cinema, art and architecture, cuisine and traditional dress, attitudes to gender, marriage, family, social customs and lifestyles, music and dance.
5 days ago · 14 Facts About Jews and Judaism That Every Person Should Know. By Menachem Posner. Learn the basics of what Judaism and being Jewish is all about! 62 Comments.
May 10, 2024 · Torah, in Judaism, in the broadest sense, the substance of divine revelation to Israel, the Jewish people: God’s revealed teaching or guidance for humankind. The meaning of ‘Torah’ is often restricted to signify the first five books of the Bible, also called the Law (or the Pentateuch, in Christianity).
May 17, 2024 · v. t. e. Jewish history is the history of the Jews, their nation, religion, and culture, as it developed and interacted with other peoples, religions, and cultures. Jews originated from the Israelites and Hebrews of historical Israel and Judah, two related kingdoms that emerged in the Levant during the Iron Age.
Apr 27, 2024 · May 18, 2024. This week's Torah portion, Parashat Emor, seems to suggest that God demands perfection, but on further examination calls us to accept ourselves - blemishes, imperfections, and all. K'doshim – And You Shall Be Holy. May 11, 2024. There are certain words that are common in religious settings but aren't widely used in the secular world.
1 day ago · Jewish Holidays. Observances, study, FAQs, videos, and music for all minor and major Jewish holidays, festivals and fast days.
4 days ago · Synagogue, in Judaism, a community house of worship that serves as a place for liturgical services and for assembly and study. Its traditional functions are reflected in three Hebrew synonyms for synagogue: bet ha-tefilla (‘house of prayer’), bet ha-kneset (‘house of assembly’), and bet ha-midrash (‘house of study’).
