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Torah

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The five books of Moses (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus Numbers and Deuteronomy). Regarded as the holiest bioks of the Tenakh.

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Shabbat

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Day of spiritual renewal and rest. Beginning at sunset on Friday and closing at nightfall on Saturday.

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Covenant

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A promise or agreement made between two parties. Covenants were made between God with Noah, Abraham and Moses.

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Kosher

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Means ‘fit’ or ‘proper’. Foods that are permitted to be eaten according to Leviticus. It also used to refer to the purity of the ritual objects such as Torah scrolls.

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Shekinah

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The place where God’s presence rests and can felt.

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Synagogue

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House of assembly: building for Jewish public prayer, study and assembly.

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Messiah

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The annointed one who Jews believe will bring in a new era or age for humankind. This will include rebuilding the Temple and bringing peace.

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Mitzvot

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Actions we perform or avoid day in and day out. There are 613 mitzvot in Judaism including the 10 commandments.