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Mishneh Torah
a 12th-century code of religious law in fourteen parts written by Moses Maimonides
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Purim
A joyous holiday that takes place in February or March on the 14th of Adar, retelling the story of the Book of Esther.
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Shabbos
the Jewish Sabbath
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shatnez
mixture of wool and linen in a garment, which is prohibited by Jewish law
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shema
prayer recited in most services as well as at bedtime, and when death is imminent; one of the most important and well-known prayers in Judaism
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sofer
A scribe trained in transcribing the Torah, mezuzah, tefillin scriptures and other religious texts on parchment.
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yigdal
hymn often sung at the end of a prayer service, based on Maimonides' Thirteen Principles of Faith
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