antisemitism
Irrational hatred of Jews.
chol hamo-eid
"Secular part of the occasion;" during Passover and Sukkot, the intermediate days of the festival.
etrog
"Citron." Lemon-like fruit used in Sukkot rituals.
hakafah
"encircle, round off, circle around, orbit;" procession of worshippers carrying Torah scrolls that circles the sanctuary; plural hakafot.
On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah - How the Book of Ruth Connects Us All Today Shavout
Chag Sameach and welcome to a special Shavuot edition of On the Other Hand! On this week’s holiday episode, Rabbi Rick Jacobs talks about Ruth, her connection to this unique Jewish festival, and what her story of unity and bridge-building means for us as we celebrate Shavuot today.
shoah
Lit. "conflagration;" the Shoah refers to the murder of the six million Jews.
lulav
A date palm frond with myrtle and willow sprigs attached; used in Sukkot rituals.
(the) Omer
The 49-day period that begins on the second night of Passover and ends on Shavuot.
pogrom
Organized attack on Jewish communities in Eastern Europe during the 19th and early 20th century.
Shavuot
"Weeks;" festival that commemorates the giving of the Torah to Moses atop Mt. Sinai.