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holy community
Kosher parchment; commonly refers to parchment inscribed with specific biblical verses (Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 11:13-21) and placed within a mezuzah case.
The Jewish community or the whole of Israel; often used to refer to Jewish unity or solidarity.
Tearing the garment or black ribbon worn by immediate mourners (spouse, parents, children, siblings).
"Acceptance of the commandments;" a ger's intent to live a Jewish life.
“Receiving Shabbat.” A special collection of prayers recited to welcome Shabbat on Friday evening.
An Aramaic prayer recited in several iterations during a worship service. One iteration is Kaddish Yatom (Mourner’s Kaddish), which is recited by mourners (immediate family members) during the mourning period immediately following death, and on the yahrzeit (anniversary of a death).
A conclave or retreat; plural: kallot
A green herb or vegetable (parsley, celery, watercress) used as part of the Passover seder to symbolize spring and rebirth.