HaShem
Title used to referred to God
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Seder K’riat HaTorah
Literally, “the order of the Torah reading.” The section of the worship service in which the Torah scroll is read. Reading of the Torah scroll occurs in synagogue on Monday and Thursday mornings, on Shabbat morning and afternoons, and on all Jewish holidays.
B’rit
Literally, “covenant;” describes a Jewish understanding of the relationship between God and the Jewish people.
K’laf
kosher parchment inscribed with biblical verses from Deuteronomy (6:4-9, 11:13-21) in a mezuzah case.
Halavie
an adjective meaning “milk” or ”dairy.” It refers to any food products that contain dairy.
Basarie
adjective meaning “meaty;” refers to any food products that contain meat.
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