Glossary Terms

Visiting (and helping) the sick.

Sephardi name of the platform a Torah is placed on to read from it in a synagogue.

The covenant (agreement) of circumcision.

The name of the country now called Israel, in biblical times.

Jewish communities living outside of Israel.

A spinning top used for a game on the festival of Hanukah.

A collection of writings discussing the Mishna.

Acts of kindness.

The booklet used during a Passover seder meal.

Being hospitable – welcoming visitors into your home.