Messianic Glossary
- Adonai
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The Lord.
- Ark
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Aside from a large boat, and the Ark in the Holy of Holies, our ark is the cabinet that holds our most precious possession—our Torah Scroll.
- Bat
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Daughter of…
- Beit Midrash
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House of study, usually referring to the study of Torah.
- Ben
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Son of…
- Biblically Clean Foods
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Foods that are listed in Leviticus as clean for food consumption. The most common foods that are eaten today that are considered unclean are: Pork, shellfish, catfish, gelatins and lard. However, there are others. You will not find these items present in the foods in our Oneg Shabbat. This differs from Kosher.
- Cohen
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The Levitical priests of the tribe of Levi that served the Temple. We request that if your name is Cohen, and you are a male, that you would consider honoring us by reading the Aaronic blessing over the congregation at the end of the service.
Synonyms: Cohanim, Kohanim, Kohen - Elyon
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The Most High (G-d).
- Ets Chayeem
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Tree of Life. The rollers that hold our Torah Scroll.
- Ha-Shem
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Literally "The Name", referring to G-d.
- Halacha
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Rule, law, tradition, walk.
- K'riat ha-Torah
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Reading of the Scriptures in the synagogue.
- L'Chayim
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To life, or cheers!
- Mincha
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The afternoon prayers, or offerings, made each day. The Mincha lamb was the last offering made in the Temple each day.
- Oneg Shabbat
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A meal shared together on Shabbat. Literally, "Sabbath Delight!"
- Rosh Chodesh
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The new moon. The day on which the Hebrew calendar moves to the new month.
- Ruach HaKodesh
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The Holy Spirit.
- Shabbat
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The day of rest commanded by G-d. The seventh day.
Synonyms: Sabbath, Shabbos - Shacharit
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The morning prayers, or offerings made each day. Also the first lamb offered each day at the Temple.
- Shalom
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Literally "Peace." Also used for Hello and Goodbye.
- Shalom Aleychem
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"Peace be unto you." The response is always "Alechem Shalom" - Unto your peace!
- Shavua Tov
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Have a good week!
- Tallit
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The prayer shawl worn by a man in prayer which has Tzit-Tzit hanging from the four corners.
Synonyms: Tallis - Tallit Katan
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This refers to an undershirt like garment that a man wears with the Tzit-tzit hanging from the corners.
- Tanach
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The Old Testament. TaNaCH(K) is an acronym for Torah (the books of Moses) + Nevi'im (the Prophetic writings) + Ketuvim (the Writings-the remaining books).
Synonyms: Tanak - Yod-Hey-Vav-Hey
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YHVH (י–ה–ו–ה), the Tetragrammaton, referring to G-d's unpronounceable name.



