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bris
circumcision ceremony; the celebration surrounding it. Lit. covenant.
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cheder
Hebrew and religious classes (often on Sundays) for elementary school children.
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mechuten
the father of one's child's spouse, though can sometimes be used to refer to the grandfather of one's grandchild's spouse.
In laws, more generally (http://www.pass.to/glossary/gloz2.htm#letm).
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naches
"Proud pleasure, special joy--particularly from the achievements of a child... 2. Psychological reward or gratification." (Rosten)
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sheymes
n., such content
adj., of or relating to printed material, such as a book or even an audio recording, that contains the name of God, and therefore must not be erased, put on the floor, etc., out of respect for the Divine Name
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yontif
a Jewish holiday, especially one on which work is prohibited (in contrast to chol hamoed)
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