"Wheat money;" money collected prior to Passover and used to assist the needy to celebrate the holiday.

"Bitter;" the bitter herb or vegetable (i.e., horseradish) eaten during the seder to symbolize the bitter plight of the enslaved Israelites.

Unleavened bread eaten during the seder that symbolizes the hurried departure of the Israelites from Egypt. Eating matzah is obligatory only at the seder. During the rest of Pesach, one may abstain from matzah as long as all chametz is avoided; plural: matzot

Seven- or nine-branched candelabra; commonly refers to the nine-branched Hanukkah lamp; plural: menorot.

Literally, “doorpost;” a decorative case that holds a handwritten parchment scroll of the Shema and V’ahavta. Mezuzot are placed on external and internal doorposts of homes to fulfill the commandment in Deuteronomy 6:5-9 “inscribe them [these words] on the doorposts of your house.”

"May the One who blessed;" a prayer often recited after a person has been honored with an aliyah; also commonly recited as a prayer for those in need of physical and/or spiritual healing.

Ritual bath traditionally visited by a bride prior to her wedding; also used regularly by Jews who observe the laws of family purity; and used during the conversion process; a natural body of water also can serve as a mikvah; plural: mikvaot.

Foods derived from milk or milk products.

Quorum of 10 people necessary for public prayer in traditional communities; plural: minyanim.