GLOSSARY

Bar Mitzvah………A religious ceremony performed when a boy turns 13, and becomes an “adult before his community, “son of commandment”

B’rit Milah………..Circumcision

Eretz Yisrael………Israel’s land

Goyim…………......Any person other than Jewish people.

Hanukkiah……..….A nine arms lamp

Kosher………….....Clean food

Mezuzah……….....It is a little box placed on the doorframes of the Jewish homes, this box contains the Shema and some other verses.

Menorah……….…A seven arms lamp.

Sabbath………....The 7th day of the week, a day of rest, it starts at sundown on Friday and ends at sundown on Saturday.

Shalom…………..Peace, common greeting

Shemah………….Shemah Israel, Adonai Elohenu, adonai Ehad, .The Shemah Israel is the cornerstone creed and prayer for the Jewish people, It is found in Deut 6:4 “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the Lord is one.

Tallit…………….…Prayer Shawl worn by men

Yarmulkah or Kippa……Head covering used by men as a s ymbol of honor and respect to God.