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.
On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah - T'rumah: The Right Ways to Give
In Parashat T'rumah, God asks the Israelites for gifts and there are so many different ways and reasons that people give - but is there a best way?