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Marks used to indicate vowels and other pronunciation tips in certain Hebrew texts. Texts with such marks are referred to as "pointed texts. "
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There are approximately 13-14 million Jews in the world. For details and links to population resources, see Jewish Population.
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One of the many foods forbidden under Jewish dietary laws. The prohibition against eating pork is the one best known, because throughout history people have oppressed Jews by forcing us to eat pork.
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Commandments to do something, such as the commandment to honor your mother and father. In Hebrew, these are called mitzvot aseh (commandments to do).
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Prayer is a central part of Jewish life. Observant Jews pray three times daily and say blessings over just about every day-to-day activity. See Prayers and Blessings; Jewish Liturgy; Common Prayers and Blessings.
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Uno dei molti cibi proibiti nelle leggi alimentari ebraiche. La proibizione a mangiare maiale è una delle più conosciute perché nel corso della storia i popoli hanno oppresso gli ebrei forzandoli a mangiare maiale
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A religious teacher and person authorized to make decisions on issues of Jewish law. Also performs many of the same functions as a Protestant minister. When I speak generally of things that were said or decided by "the rabbis," I am speaking of matters that have been generally agreed upon by authoritative Jewish scholars over the centuries.
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A style of writing used to distinguish commentary from the text it comments upon. Named for Rashi, the greatest commentator.
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