Public Education
WHEREAS, the foundations of American democracy have been buttressed by the historic loyalty of the great body of our public school teachers, and our society has benefited greatly through our traditional practices of freedom of inquiry and thought in all the educational disciplines; Therefore, Be
Freedom of the Pulpit
WHEREAS, since the beginning of Jewish History, the teachers of our faith from the prophets of the Bible to the Rabbi today have regarded the precepts of Judaism as ideals which must be applied directly to the life of society
k'hilah k’doshah
holy community
Am
“nation” or “people.” Am Yisrael is often used to describe the people of Israel, especially throughout the Bible.
Am Yisrael
Literally, “the people of Israel.” The nation or people of Israel. The Jewish people.
Ivrit
Hebrew word for the Hebrew language.
Bible
The English word for Tanach, meaning the Hebrew scriptures.
Codes
A broad category of Jewish literature that addresses halachah (Jewish legal teachings).
Commentary
A broad term for the recorded words of individuals throughout centuries, offering insights and new perspectives on Torah, Tanach, and Jewish texts. According to some, the interpretive nature of translating a text from its original language means “all translations are commentaries.”
D'rash
May refer to midrash; may also refer to a few words of Torah shared during a worship service or gathering.